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BA04 EKZ

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,323 mi
Last recorded92,323 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 EKZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 90,459 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 78,115 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,348 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 69,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 65,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 60,791 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,390 miles

advise wear and distortion to both front tyres

Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,219 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 34,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BA04 EKZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BA04 EKZ, 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 BA04 EKZ registered?

BA04 EKZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is BA04 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 EKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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