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BW04 PKX

2004 MG ZS

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,594 mi
Last recorded76,594 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PKX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 68,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 66,430 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,958 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 57,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2015 57,822 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2013 47,521 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 47,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 39,395 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 39,395 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,873 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 24,857 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,119 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 17,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 PKX is a 2004 MG ZS in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKX, 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 BW04 PKX registered?

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

Is BW04 PKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 PKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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