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BU04 THV

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,378 mi
Last recorded44,378 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 THV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 44,378 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Pass 25 Jan 2016 41,911 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

Fail 25 Jan 2016 41,911 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slightly tight when rotated by hand

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,443 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 39,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,423 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 35,920 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 35,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,740 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2009 28,740 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 21,634 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2007 15,435 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 THV is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 THV, 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 THV registered?

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

Is BU04 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 THV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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