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BU04 UKJ

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,244 mi
Last recorded67,244 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UKJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 67,244 miles

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn edges and near limit

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Fail 26 May 2015 67,175 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

footbrake travel low

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn edges and near limit

offside outer driveshaft gaiter perished

Pass 23 May 2014 60,498 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 53,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chip windscreen

Pass 14 May 2013 53,093 miles

chip windscreen

Pass 22 May 2012 48,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,746 miles

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

The near side front exterior door handle is not fully secure,

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2010 36,631 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,449 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 22,897 miles

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

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

The near side front & near side rear outter door handles are insecure.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2007 16,428 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 UKJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKJ, 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 UKJ registered?

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

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