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BU04 UNZ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,748 mi
Last recorded105,748 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UNZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 105,748 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 105,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 91,976 miles

Condition of headlight lenses.

Corrosion to floor, chassis and inner wheel arch.

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

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)

Under vehicle and brake pipes covered in underseal.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 91,973 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Condition of headlight lenses.

Corrosion to floor, chassis and inner wheel arch.

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

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)

Under vehicle and brake pipes covered in underseal.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,143 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes and covered in grease, inspection limited.

Corrosion to exhaust.

Covers fitted to sills, inspection of sills limited.

Pass 29 Jun 2013 72,372 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Jul 2012 67,474 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2012 67,474 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,820 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

engine mangement light on

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Jun 2010 33,800 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 22,723 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 22,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 17,442 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 17,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,231 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 UNZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

BU04 UNZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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