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BU04 UNX

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UNX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,252 miles

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

battery loose

clutch pedal missing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 87,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jack point/floor (6.1.B.2)

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

battery loose

clutch pedal missing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,356 miles

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

Front battery loose

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 75,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front battery loose

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 69,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 65,185 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,185 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front floors corroded

hazard light inop in switch

Pass 20 Oct 2010 52,553 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,553 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,728 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 43,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both Front Floors Corroded

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,939 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 17,229 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 UNX is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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