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BW04 PRX

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,076 mi
Last recorded159,076 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 159,076 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Surface corrosion to front floor panels

Pass 24 Oct 2015 145,744 miles

Oil and coolant leak .bonnet safety catch. Damage to front bumper

Pass 18 Nov 2014 135,972 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2014 135,882 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 131,006 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fog lamp panel not properly fixed

interior mirror missing

Fail 23 Nov 2013 131,005 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 123,293 miles

coolant leak

o/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 28 Dec 2011 115,473 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2011 115,459 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 109,592 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 30 Nov 2010 109,588 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Dec 2008 77,678 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 8 Dec 2008 77,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,521 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 PRX is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 PRX, 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 PRX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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