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VU04 FCZ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,055 mi
Last recorded46,055 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FCZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,055 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,048 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 45,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 39,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 33,552 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,135 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 19,602 miles

How Reliable is the MG ZS?

Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
6,128
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
38,682
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,838
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,726
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7,561
Stop lamp not working 7,137
parking brake recording little or no effort 6,487
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VU04 FCZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 MG ZS models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 58,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG ZS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,838 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU04 FCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG ZS typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG ZS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 FCZ registered?

VU04 FCZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is VU04 FCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 FCZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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