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BG04 XZS

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,375 mi
Last recorded110,375 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,375 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,373 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 97,658 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)

both front tyres badly perished

brake fluid level low

Fail 4 Mar 2013 97,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

both front tyres badly perished

brake fluid level low

Pass 1 May 2012 89,063 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

radiator in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2012 89,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

radiator in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2011 72,529 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 64,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,521 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,306 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,032 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 XZS is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

BG04 XZS is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 April 2004.

Is BG04 XZS safe to buy?

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