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AW04 HTG

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,313 mi
Last recorded79,313 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 HTG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,313 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 63,847 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,334 miles

front no.plate damaged/front/rear discs worn rear pitted monitor/f/r b/hoses rusty/abs rings rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2010 56,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no.plate damaged/front/rear discs worn rear pitted monitor/f/r b/hoses rusty/abs rings rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank straps rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,696 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/r b/hoses rusty/brake fluid level down/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank/filler pipes/straps rusty

Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,696 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/r b/hoses rusty/brake fluid level down/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/tank/filler pipes/straps rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust vrusty/tank rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2007 27,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

f/r b/hoses rusty †h/brake req.adjustment †tank rusty †slight detr f/r susp.r/bbushes

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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AW04 HTG is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AW04 HTG, 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.

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What year was AW04 HTG registered?

AW04 HTG is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 August 2004.

Is AW04 HTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 HTG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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