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BU04 ZLE

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,427 mi
Last recorded77,427 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZLE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,427 miles

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

Offside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 18 Jul 2009 77,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear door not opening from outside

Fail 30 Jul 2008 63,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,406 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 4 Jul 2007 47,656 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 47,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZLE is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

BU04 ZLE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is BU04 ZLE safe to buy?

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