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BU04 AOS

2004 MG ZS

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,206 mi
Last recorded95,206 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 AOS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,206 miles

Rear light lens darkened but visable

Pass 23 Oct 2015 93,433 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 93,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 91,056 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 91,050 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 89,260 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 87,447 miles

n/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,447 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2011 82,887 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 82,886 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 1 May 2009 76,451 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 76,442 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wear to inner edge 205/45/17

Pass 1 May 2008 68,204 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 57,723 miles

N/S/R/LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTY CRACKED

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

O/S/R/WHEEL BEARING HAS VERY SLIGHT RUMBLE WHEN SPUN

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,723 miles

N/S/R/LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTY CRACKED

O/S/R/WHEEL BEARING HAS VERY SLIGHT RUMBLE WHEN SPUN

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 AOS is a 2004 MG ZS in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BU04 AOS, 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 BU04 AOS registered?

BU04 AOS is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BU04 AOS safe to buy?

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