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BW04 CPW

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,617 mi
Last recorded134,617 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 CPW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2014 134,617 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated

imbalance in rear brakes

washers weak

wiper blades worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 134,617 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorated

imbalance in rear brakes

washers weak

wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 125,910 miles

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

exhaust system deteriorated

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2012 114,820 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

driveshaft oil seal leaking

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2011 100,165 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drivers washer not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs scored and heavly pitted

Inner front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear indicator dull

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

Offside front brake binding

Poor performance from parking brake

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear discs pitted and heavly scored

Wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,165 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Drivers washer not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front discs scored and heavly pitted

Inner front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear indicator dull

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

Offside front brake binding

Poor performance from parking brake

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear discs pitted and heavly scored

Wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,128 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside washer jet blocked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 18 Mar 2010 100,128 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside washer jet blocked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Wall damage to nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 28 Mar 2009 94,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Poor flow offside washer jet

Serface corrosion brake hose ferrules

Pass 2 Apr 2008 84,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Poor flow from drivers washer jet

Slight front brake inbalance

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 2 Apr 2008 84,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Poor flow from drivers washer jet

Slight front brake inbalance

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 10 Mar 2007 63,797 miles

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

Front discs worn

Fail 8 Mar 2007 63,797 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front discs showing heavy wear

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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BW04 CPW is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BW04 CPW, 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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BW04 CPW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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