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BG04 LDN

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LDN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing smooth/ 2mm across central breadth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 70,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split /grease escaping (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing smooth/ 2mm across central breadth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,030 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 64,030 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 54,110 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Nov 2018 54,110 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Nov 2017 41,233 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 41,229 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Aug 2016 24,128 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 24,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 13,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 8,982 miles

drivers door mirror loose

Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,218 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 7,582 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,597 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 5,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,893 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 3,416 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 2,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,453 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 LDN is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LDN, 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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BG04 LDN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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