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BU04 TOV

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,488 mi
Last recorded83,488 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,488 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 76,840 miles

mil light on

Fail 29 May 2013 76,829 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

mil light on

Pass 5 May 2012 71,427 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 71,407 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 5 May 2011 65,410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2011 65,410 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 57,069 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 46,648 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 46,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 35,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 35,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 24,991 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 TOV is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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