I still like this one.

[Squeaks]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2004-MG-ZS-2-5-V6-180-RARE-ORANGE-/271146248556?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f2193696c

Belonged to a member on here if I remember rightly.

I do like that orange.

[peterzs]

Yep, is a great colour.

[petet16]

It was AlanF's I think

[Glen290]

certainly was, wish i had the cash to buy it before he got rid...

[Steven11]

Is it not called Sollar Orange ?

[WalkerDnB]

Nice colour not keen on the alloys though

[Glen290]

Pretty sure it Orange Grove..

[Squeaks]

Stick a set of Mk1 11spokes & a Mk1 grille it would be awesome, would love that color on a Mk2.

I think its Orange Grove.

[Dan1971]

Orange grove and I think he's posted what he sold it for..... It was Alan's.

[waynester]

Looks nice.. different. Not s fan of the alloys though, MG Straights look better.

[Yampiedog]

Rare 17's?
All 180's came with 17's...

[Skillen]

Rare 17's?
All 180's came with 17's...

Not addendums though!

[Ritchy]

Sure its got my x power backbox on it too, used to anyway

[Squeaks]

Im sure its gone up by £100 since i posted it on here.

[Alan.F]

yes it was mine it had 30000 more miles on it than that think last MOT i had done was 96k

[Skillen]

yes it was mine it had 30000 more miles on it than that think last MOT i had done was 96k

Well, the seller sounds like a bushitter

[Maxxed_Ross]

that's slightly worrying... can you change the clocks on the ZS to read lower?

[petet16]

that's slightly worrying... can you change the clocks on the ZS to read lower?

Swap them for a set of clocks with lower mileage

[Supercharged_Z]

zs clocks can be manipulated with

[stamford]

Afrer reading through the plethora of ebay rules and policies it seems there is no transparent method to report such a listing. Has anyone ever tried to report a listing that looks fraudulent? A car that has been known to have been clocked by as much as 30k miles needs to be reported. No wonder people get ripped off as they can't contact anyone with a specific issue. I tried when I got ripped off on here before xmas and got no communication back whatsoever. A total waste of time.

[petet16]

ebay doesn't care I don't think, I tried reporting the guy selling the burnt out Audi on there, but didn't get any response at all

[stamford]

Pi$$es me off this, all I want to do is protect the next buyer and we can't even do that.

Alan, do you have proof of the mileage when sold? This really needs to be taken further.

[Skillen]

Pi$$es me off this, all I want to do is protect the next buyer and we can't even do that.

Alan, do you have proof of the mileage when sold? This really needs to be taken further.

Can't remember properly, but, does it not get written in the v5c when exchanging hands?
And it'll be in the DVLA database after mots

[peterzs]

Think mileage is a voluntary advisory on the V5, when you fill in the owners bit.

As you say the old MOT's is the best bet.

[fastmike]

Ask the seller who clocked it ?

[talkingcars]

The new MOT "certificate" shows the mileage at the last 4 MOT passes.

[Maxxed_Ross]

one of the many reasons why I would never buy a car from ebay

[stamford]

When did the x4 previous MOT mileage readings come into force? My zed only has one and that expires in April. The wifes F has four but that is recent.

[talkingcars]

I'm sure it was the middle of last year.

[stamford]

A law should be passed or rules at least that when selling a car with valid MOT and tax there should be a copy of the MOT certificate in the advert. That way people can run a check beforehand and verify the mileage. No doubt due to cloning there is always that excuse not to.

[talkingcars]

and as the MOT expires in October I suspect it will show - buyer beware.

[scotttait]

Has anyone contacted the buyer?

[stamford]

We all should!

[scotttait]

I want to. But I don't know this history of the car nor the previous owner (Alan) but I hate scum bags that clock cars or aren't legitimate about the cars history. I bought a Laguna a few years ago. The guy said "79000 miles on clock, timing belt done at 62000. A few months later belt snapped. I had a look on the dvla website at recent mots, and they were about 96000 112000 then 78345. How this wasn't flagged up!! Nice to see the new mot regulations. However I am more than happy to ask for the relative info to check website. And then give him some abuse. But I agree we all should.

[Alan.F]

all documentation went with the car and it has changed hands twice since then

[scotttait]

Colour:
ORANGE
VIN/Chassis No:
SARRTLLLF4D635994
Approximate date of first use:
13/05/2004
Type of fuel:
Petrol

Date of test:
03/10/2012
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
60,297 Miles
Test number:
947417572299
Test expiry date:
02/10/2013

Full Test History, starting with first recorded vehicle and test results


Registration mark:
FH04SZY
Make/Model:
MG / ZS
Colour:
ORANGE
VIN/Chassis No:
SARRTLLLF4D635994
Approximate date of first use:
13/05/2004
Type of fuel:
Petrol

Date of test:
07/09/2007
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
34,831 Miles
Test number:
984870957252
Test station name:
ACTON MOTORS
Test station number:
54174
Test station telephone number:
01543263868
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
06/09/2008
No Advisory Notice issued


Date of test:
20/03/2008
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
41,661 Miles
Test number:
153100288011
Test station name:
TEMPEST VEHICLE SERVICES LTD
Test station number:
49642
Test station telephone number:
01543414451
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
19/03/2009
No Advisory Notice issued


Date of test:
17/02/2009
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
60,066 Miles
Test number:
794548349007
Test station name:
TEMPEST VEHICLE SERVICES LTD
Test station number:
49642
Test station telephone number:
01543414451
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
16/02/2010
Advisory Notice issued

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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


Date of test:
05/03/2010
Certificate issue refused (Fail)

Odometer reading:
78,108 Miles
Test number:
680974060002
Test station name:
KWIK - FIT
Test station number:
1AKX54
Test station telephone number:
01827 59699
Test class:
IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Nearside bulb incorrectly fitted Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside bulb incorrectly fitted Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear out of shape Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Out of shape Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advisory Notice issued

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

Nail in offside rear tyre **DANGEROUS**


Date of test:
10/03/2010
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
78,216 Miles
Test number:
870489260026
Test station name:
KWIK - FIT
Test station number:
1AKX54
Test station telephone number:
01827 59699
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
09/03/2011
No Advisory Notice issued


Date of test:
10/03/2011
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
91,646 Miles
Test number:
208519861075
Test station name:
ABBEY MOTOR SERVICES
Test station number:
55833
Test station telephone number:
01827 894967
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
09/03/2012
No Advisory Notice issued


Date of test:
22/09/2011
Certificate issue refused (Fail)

Odometer reading:
93,948 Miles
Test number:
199915661283
Test station name:
D C CAR REPAIRS LIMITED
Test station number:
1ALS77
Test station telephone number:
01538755411
Test class:
IV
Reason(s) for refusal to issue Certificate

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear brake binding (3.7.A.5a)

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.A.10)

Advisory Notice issued

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

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

Unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Battery insecure


Date of test:
23/09/2011
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
93,963 Miles
Test number:
207796461233
Test station name:
D C CAR REPAIRS LIMITED
Test station number:
1ALS77
Test station telephone number:
01538755411
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
22/09/2012
Advisory Notice issued

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

Unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted


Date of test:
03/10/2012
Certificate issued (Pass)

Odometer reading:
60,297 Miles
Test number:
947417572299
Test station name:
CHEADLE TEST CENTRE
Test station number:
1671AD
Test station telephone number:
01538750737
Test class:
IV
Test expiry date:
02/10/2013
Advisory Notice issued

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Outer sill covers fitted

All four tyres sidewalls deterioration / cracking


This completes the test history for the above vehicle as recorded on VOSA's MOT Computerisation Database

[scotttait]

Looking at latest mot it has a few advisories that he hasn't mention

[petet16]

I wonder why the loss of 30k miles didn't raise any questions

[scotttait]

It looks like its the current owner that has clocked it.

[petet16]

It looks like its the current owner that has clocked it.

It does, and as he's claiming it as genuine mileage he knows what he's doing, if he was an honest seller he'd point out that the clocks had been changed so the mileage wasn't a true record.
I'm really tempted to message him about the mileage posing as a former owner.

[Witnes$]

People who act like this boil my p1ss, spam the lying sod I say and report the listing to ebay. Ive just done both.

[scotttait]

I have mailed him asking why the mileage was different and regarding the advisories, no reply

[petet16]

Nice work

[Ritchy]

its not illegal to have the incorrect mileage show on the gauges, however it is illegal to sell it as having less mileage than it actually does

[DannyZR]

He has now put on the bottom of the listing that he will speak to the previous owner and get it sorted lol

[scotttait]

Update, the seller has just added

It has been brought to my attention that there is a discrepancy in the mileage on the car, I will speak to the previous owner on monday and either clear this up or remove the item from ebay

[stamford]

Good one! It just makes me think if the seller is genuine or either he has no paperwork or is selling it for someone else? How can someone not see there is a discrepancy?

[talkingcars]

Could Scott mail the seller the link to the MOT details.

[scotttait]

The link wot go to the details only where you need to put the details in. http://motinfo.direct.gov.uk/internet/servlet/ECHIDDispatcher

[Maxxed_Ross]

sounds like the current owner hasn't checked, and to be honest most people probably wouldn't.

Poor guy if he's been caught out

[Blade9274]

Well its been removed from eBay, I wonder if he removed it or eBay did. I wonder what the prev owner said.

[scotttait]

It's still on. Price has been amended

[Blade9274]

It wasn't on there earlier :S, but you are right, looks like £200 has been taken off the price.

Still looks in good condition :)

[petet16]

The mileage has been amended to 104,000

[Maxxed_Ross]

well done that seller

and well done lads, a good result there