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BJ04 WGF

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,668 mi
Last recorded51,668 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 51,668 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 44,708 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 44,708 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,808 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 43,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 42,877 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,920 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,772 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,719 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

near side rear brake light dull

Fail 21 Oct 2011 30,719 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side rear brake light dull

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,289 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 23,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge close to limit

heat damage to near side front disc and pads

rear tyres starting to perish

slight damage to near side rear light

Fail 27 Oct 2009 23,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge close to limit

heat damage to near side front disc and pads

rear tyres starting to perish

slight damage to near side rear light

Pass 13 Oct 2008 20,255 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 20,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,425 miles

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

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 WGF is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WGF, 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 WGF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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