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BG04 LBP

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LBP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 54,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,633 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre stepping

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,633 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 1 Oct 2013 48,758 miles

Both front cv boots starting to perish

Both front tyres ON legal limit at timeof test . just passable recomend replacement

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 48,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front cv boots starting to perish

Both front tyres ON legal limit at timeof test . just passable recomend replacement

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,218 miles

rear screen obscured at time of test recomend film removal

Pass 8 Jan 2011 37,108 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,897 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 15,334 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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BG04 LBP is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG04 LBP, 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 BG04 LBP registered?

BG04 LBP is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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