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BJ04 UKX

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

148,226 mi
Last recorded148,226 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UKX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 148,226 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

body corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 142,163 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 135,658 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 135,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 123,806 miles

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

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

off side front brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Jun 2015 123,664 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

off side front brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2014 108,624 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 108,607 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 91,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,330 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,285 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 34,771 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,562 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,587 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 19,583 miles

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

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

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 UKX is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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