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BN04 HTF

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HTF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2012 128,150 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust poor condition corroson under side off vehicle poor condition corroson no holes

Pass 22 Apr 2011 120,112 miles

engine has a misfire on idle

Fail 22 Apr 2011 120,108 miles

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

engine has a misfire on idle

Fail 16 Apr 2010 102,845 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Reapair taken place to front of vehicle

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 102,845 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Reapair taken place to front of vehicle

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 85,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 72,819 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage acceptable when tested

sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2008 72,815 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight sidewall damage acceptable when tested

sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2007 50,438 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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BN04 HTF is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN04 HTF, 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 BN04 HTF registered?

BN04 HTF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BN04 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 HTF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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