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BU04 TOJ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,734 mi
Last recorded122,734 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TOJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 122,734 miles

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 122,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Lower underside showing corrosion throughout

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,473 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 102,296 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres edged

n/s/f + o/s/f lower floor corroded

n/s/r door handle loose inner and outer

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear at o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

bonnet cable stretched.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 96,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear at o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm (2.4.A.3)

bonnet cable stretched.

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,703 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other rear (3.6.B.2c)

nail in osf tyre

nsr door handle loose

tail lights slightly dull

Fail 24 Aug 2015 88,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all other rear (3.6.B.2c)

nail in osf tyre

nsr door handle loose

tail lights slightly dull

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,876 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 81,866 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 72,617 miles

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

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

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

nail in osf tyre

rear lights smoked out borderline fail

Pass 3 Aug 2012 63,619 miles

rear light output reduced

reccomend tracking check

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,370 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear lights dimmed by coating, borderline fail

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,171 miles

Battery insecure

child seat fitted offside rear restricting inspection of belt (not tested)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,998 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 19,305 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 TOJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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