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BP04 CEF

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,092 mi
Last recorded67,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 CEF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,092 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

management light on

Fail 21 Jun 2016 67,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 205/55/16 (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2015 60,769 miles

Both washer jets loose

Edge wear to both front tyres

Offside front and nearside front door handles loose

Slight oil leak around steering rack

Fail 24 Jun 2015 60,769 miles

Both washer jets loose

Edge wear to both front tyres

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front and nearside front door handles loose

Slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front and nearside front door handles loose

Pass 28 Jun 2013 50,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant system reservoir symdol displayed

dampness at offside of steering rack areas

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside of steering rack damp,but not any excess leaks at time of test

power steering fluid level close to minimum

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,403 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 28,864 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

power steering fluid reservoir level below lower level mark

Pass 24 Jun 2009 21,481 miles

areas of center exhaust section and rear weakening by corrosion,but intact and gas tight at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven,also slightly mishaped

Fail 24 Jun 2009 21,481 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

areas of center exhaust section and rear weakening by corrosion,but intact and gas tight at time of test

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven,also slightly mishaped

power steering reservoir fluid level below minimum

Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,647 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 9,980 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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BP04 CEF is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BP04 CEF, 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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BP04 CEF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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