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BG04 XZM

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,490 mi
Last recorded70,490 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XZM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 70,490 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 67,170 miles

Nearside front tyre worn and perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn and perished

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 4 May 2013 63,039 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stoplamp not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Apr 2012 59,427 miles

nearside and offside front abs sensor pickup rings on drive shafts (split)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 59,372 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

nearside and offside front abs sensor pickup rings on drive shafts (split)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,727 miles

nearside and offside front driveshaft abs rings split.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 55,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside front driveshaft abs rings split.

Pass 4 May 2010 52,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 44,307 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 44,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 2 May 2008 34,665 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 34,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,704 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 XZM is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

BG04 XZM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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