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BU04 THF

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,263 mi
Last recorded75,263 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 THF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,263 miles

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,263 miles

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

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Rear exhaust silencer taps against rear anti-rollbar.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 71,613 miles

Cooling radiator is missaligned.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust touching rear anti-roll bar.

Surface corrosion to drivers side front chassis.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cooling radiator is missaligned.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust touching rear anti-roll bar.

Surface corrosion to drivers side front chassis.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,191 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 67,683 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 48,118 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 THF is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 THF, 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 THF registered?

BU04 THF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is BU04 THF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 THF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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