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BU04 UEA

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 91,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 90,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 88,274 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 88,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 86,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2021 84,517 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,644 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 81,814 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 81,814 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen No Fluid in Bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 79,180 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 79,180 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 76,738 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 76,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 73,276 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 73,276 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 69,149 miles

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

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

Small chip in screen

Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,149 miles

Small chip in screen

Pass 11 Oct 2013 66,078 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,492 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch trim damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,527 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 63,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,895 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 54,843 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 28,400 miles

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

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 UEA is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEA, 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 UEA registered?

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

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