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BU04 AHP

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,136 mi
Last recorded80,136 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 AHP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,217 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 25 Aug 2010 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,370 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 48,892 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2008 48,892 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 36,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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BU04 AHP is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BU04 AHP, 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 BU04 AHP registered?

BU04 AHP is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is BU04 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 AHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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