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BG04 LFE

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 107,184 miles

Engine management light on.

Engine oil leak.

Front brake discs corroded and in poor condition.

Front brake pads worn.

N/S Door mirror damaged.

N/S/R Tyre perished and split.

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.

O/S/R Tyre worn.

Slight wear O/S Track rod end.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 97,007 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 97,000 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 86,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 May 2011 86,006 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust

Pass 1 Jun 2010 74,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/R Bumper end slightly split

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 11 May 2009 59,275 miles

advise:brake fluid level slightly low

advise:excess travel on park brake lever

advise;front pads appear to be getting low on offside

advise;power steering pump belt cracked

non mot advise;radiator corroded

Pass 13 May 2008 43,408 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 28,475 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 28,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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BG04 LFE is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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