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BU04 UJK

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UJK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,128 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2012 66,127 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 60,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,938 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 55,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 50,741 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,539 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 48,539 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 36,120 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,120 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 UJK is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UJK, 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 UJK registered?

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

Is BU04 UJK safe to buy?

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