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BA04 EPP

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,274 mi
Last recorded101,274 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 EPP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 101,274 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,164 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 97,306 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 89,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 87,684 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 80,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 80,853 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,096 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 72,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,433 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,108 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 67,108 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under trays fitted

Vehicle has been heavily under sealed

Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 53,422 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,388 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,224 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 20,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 7,772 miles

coolant leak from the engine valley

Pass 8 Jul 2008 7,057 miles

COOLANT LEAK IN ,V, OF ENGINE

Pass 24 Jul 2007 5,566 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 EPP is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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