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BJ04 NGV

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,231 mi
Last recorded94,231 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NGV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 94,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,313 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,711 miles

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

crack in screen

Pass 26 Apr 2013 75,012 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/side and n/side rear braks binding slighly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,259 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 33,259 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,335 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 25,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BJ04 NGV is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc 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 BJ04 NGV, 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 BJ04 NGV registered?

BJ04 NGV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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