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BU04 TNL

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

49,166 mi
Last recorded49,166 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TNL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 49,166 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 49,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,312 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 35,545 miles

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

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Fail 11 May 2015 35,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

surface cracks to o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 28,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

middle and rear exhaust

Pass 2 May 2013 25,341 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2013 25,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2012 22,256 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,031 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)

Fail 24 May 2011 21,014 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 19,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 16,462 miles

n/s/f low on edges due to raised tread pattern

Pass 19 May 2008 12,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 3,407 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 TNL is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL registered?

BU04 TNL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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