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BU04 UMS

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,516 mi
Last recorded100,516 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UMS
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edge /shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

several tyres have cuts to inner and outter sidewalls

vehicle underbody starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jun 2014 100,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edge /shoulder

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

several tyres have cuts to inner and outter sidewalls

vehicle underbody starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,077 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2012 78,541 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 70,261 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 58,895 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 58,895 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,562 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 42,658 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 31,051 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 UMS is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

BU04 UMS is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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