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BU04 SXT

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,391 mi
Last recorded118,391 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SXT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 118,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 104,663 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis leg underwheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 95,940 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 89,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 82,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 72,906 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,442 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,836 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 53,836 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2011 41,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,454 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 19,454 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,778 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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BU04 SXT is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

BU04 SXT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 25 April 2004.

Is BU04 SXT safe to buy?

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