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BC04 HME

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,006 mi
Last recorded69,006 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HME
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 63,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspension and brakes rusty due to vehicle standing

Fail 17 Nov 2015 63,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspension and brakes rusty due to vehicle standing

Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,061 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear disc's rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,366 miles

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,574 miles

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

Nearside 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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BC04 HME is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BC04 HME, 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 BC04 HME registered?

BC04 HME is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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