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BW04 PKJ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,516 mi
Last recorded46,516 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PKJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 46,516 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,630 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 45,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 44,739 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2019 44,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jun 2018 43,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,287 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 38,993 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 36,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,000 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 27,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,076 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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,200 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 12,226 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 12,225 miles

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

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

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 PKJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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