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AW04 HXT

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,937 mi
Last recorded131,937 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 HXT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,937 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 131,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 113,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 106,379 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Sep 2011 92,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 77,525 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre cracking

condition of both rear tyre walls

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing close

chips to windscreen

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side raer tyre wear close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 77,525 miles

both front tyres wearing close

chips to windscreen

condition of both rear tyre walls

front brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre cracking

off side raer tyre wear close to limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 63,956 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 63,956 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,985 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 50,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,554 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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AW04 HXT is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HXT, 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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AW04 HXT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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