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BU04 SKN

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,708 mi
Last recorded113,708 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SKN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 113,708 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 113,708 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,196 miles

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

front tyres ....... worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2013 109,195 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres ....... worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 69,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,197 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 44,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,817 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 24,367 miles

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

engine top cover fitted.

engine tray fitted.

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 SKN is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SKN, 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 SKN registered?

BU04 SKN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BU04 SKN safe to buy?

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