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BW04 PKF

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,468 mi
Last recorded72,468 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PKF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,078 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 65,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 55,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords breaking through inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,651 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,486 miles

front exhaust section slightly deterioated

outer sills not clearly visible due to sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on o/s/f floor and chassis sections

Pass 19 Feb 2011 35,966 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 25,734 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,012 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PKF is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PKF, 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 BW04 PKF registered?

BW04 PKF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is BW04 PKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 PKF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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