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BD04 AZC

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,045 mi
Last recorded133,045 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 AZC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald and inner sidewall has got a slight bulge in it (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension springs are corroded

front washers are not very powerful

n s r door outer handle sticks

the handbrake travel is slightly high

the metal pipes underneath at the n s r are corroded

the rear exhaust rubbers are perished

the vehicle smokes slightly on full throttle

there is a nail in the n s r tyre

there is an oil leak from under the engine area which has covered the underside

there is corrosion building up underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 112,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 85,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2014 85,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,375 miles

Front sidelamp colour. Outer sills covered. Both rear tyres cracking. N/s/f tyre cracking.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,366 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front sidelamp colour. Outer sills covered. Both rear tyres cracking. N/s/f tyre cracking.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,863 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,863 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,958 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 52,985 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 52,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 38,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 24,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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BD04 AZC is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD04 AZC, 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 BD04 AZC registered?

BD04 AZC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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