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BD04 SXL

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,317 mi
Last recorded90,317 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SXL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 90,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 90,317 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 88,094 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 84,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 74,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 72,425 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 68,336 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear (outer brake pad) wearing thin

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 15 May 2013 63,649 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,899 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,588 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,796 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 27,796 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 SXL is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD04 SXL, 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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BD04 SXL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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