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BU04 UJR

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,374 mi
Last recorded53,374 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2009 53,374 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,374 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 41,357 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 41,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,553 miles
Fail 31 May 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UJR is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UJR, 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 UJR registered?

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

Is BU04 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 UJR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU04 UJR have outstanding finance?

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