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BU04 SOA

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,575 mi
Last recorded118,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SOA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2016 118,575 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine breather pipe is broken

engine sump has an oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 117,149 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant level low

corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch and heavy corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

engine management light on

exhaust noisey ON LIMIT

heavy corrosion to both front floor pans and around jacking points

offside front tyre worn heavy on edges tyre perished outer sidewall and tyre slightly under inflated

offside rear tyre distorted inner sidewall worn inner edge and tyre valve detiorating

Pass 26 Oct 2013 110,137 miles

advise both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,419 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 92,377 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,602 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,602 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 63,555 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 63,554 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 50,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BU04 SOA is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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