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BN04 LVU

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,105 mi
Last recorded108,105 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LVU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 108,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 108,105 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 106,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 106,451 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point/ out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 102,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 94,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 94,115 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 88,874 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,875 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,770 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 70,531 miles

Oil leak

slight adverse wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,499 miles

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

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)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 55,909 miles

nearside front floor starting to corrode.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 55,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges, nearside rear tyre side walls cracking.

nearside front floor starting to corrode.

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 10 Mar 2010 49,466 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,466 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,359 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,905 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,437 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 23,437 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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BN04 LVU is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVU, 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 BN04 LVU registered?

BN04 LVU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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