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BK04 MZT

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,002 mi
Last recorded71,002 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 MZT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2013 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,002 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 63,543 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,183 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 49,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 42,954 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,301 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,462 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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BK04 MZT is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK04 MZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 MZT registered?

BK04 MZT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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