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BU04 TZS

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,560 mi
Last recorded90,560 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TZS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 90,560 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 90,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,429 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 90,295 miles

N/s and O/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2021 90,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

N/s and O/s outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 90,135 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,839 miles

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

radiator light on

Fail 21 Oct 2019 89,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

flexi exhaust corroded

radiator light on

Pass 24 Oct 2018 89,549 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,526 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 87,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracked all way round (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

radiator light on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,291 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 79,428 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,155 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 70,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,706 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 63,706 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,888 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 57,024 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 47,570 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside

o/s/r tyre wearing on outside

Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,903 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

srs light

Fail 20 Jun 2008 38,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

srs light

Pass 31 May 2007 34,633 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn inner shoulders,beginning to encroach on centre three quarters

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 TZS is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

BU04 TZS is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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The MOT history for BU04 TZS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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