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AX04 AFU

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,754 mi
Last recorded95,754 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 AFU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 95,754 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 95,750 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 90,246 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 90,133 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 81,072 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 80,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 71,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 62,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 53,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 43,009 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 32,793 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 19,468 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 19,462 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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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AX04 AFU is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AX04 AFU, 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 AX04 AFU registered?

AX04 AFU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is AX04 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX04 AFU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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