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BA04 ELW

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

876,666 mi
Last recorded876,666 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 ELW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 876,666 miles

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,325 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 52,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,585 miles

e m l on

n/s headlamp beam poor

washers poorly aimed

Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,208 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,974 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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BA04 ELW is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ELW, 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 ELW registered?

BA04 ELW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is BA04 ELW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA04 ELW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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