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BU04 ULG

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,233 mi
Last recorded87,233 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 87,233 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 60,374 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 60,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 52,985 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate cracked

Fail 27 May 2010 52,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 50,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake pads look low

outer surface rusty on n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,763 miles

o/s/r brake pads look low

outer surface rusty on n/s/r brake

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 34,519 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 34,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

lower effort on nearside rear foot brake

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 ULG is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ULG, 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.

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What year was BU04 ULG registered?

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

Is BU04 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 ULG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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