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BW04 PCV

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,830 mi
Last recorded107,830 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PCV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 107,830 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 107,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 97,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded and has slight blow from centre section

Fail 6 Sep 2013 97,324 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded and has slight blow from centre section

Pass 3 Sep 2012 85,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 85,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 76,354 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 76,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 69,091 miles

alloy wheels inner rim slightly buckled

Fail 3 Sep 2010 69,091 miles

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

alloy wheels inner rim slightly buckled

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,889 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 37,860 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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BW04 PCV is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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