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BJ04 UJW

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,436 mi
Last recorded92,436 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UJW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,436 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 92,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 75,284 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,494 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 55,768 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,195 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,027 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 39,027 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,499 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 35,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

track.tyre wear

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,800 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 31,800 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 24,168 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s.f.tyre.worn.on.inner.edge

n/s.mirror.missing

o/s/f.tyre.worn.smoth.on.inner.edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,168 miles

n/s.f.tyre.worn.on.inner.edge

n/s.mirror.missing

o/s/f.tyre.worn.smoth.on.inner.edge.

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 UJW is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UJW, 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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BJ04 UJW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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