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BW04 PUU

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,675 mi
Last recorded107,675 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PUU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 107,675 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,273 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f floor/inner sill areas corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2019 106,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp lenses in poor condition

n/s/f and o/s/f floor/inner sill areas corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,617 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 95,617 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,461 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2016 74,886 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 74,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 55,020 miles

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edge. ok for now

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,635 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2, lense worn (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

top & bottom trays fitted

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,520 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2, lense worn (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

top & bottom trays fitted

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,486 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,530 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint rust

exhaust flexi joint poor condition

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside front outer handle insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres 2mm and perished inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 26,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre limit inner edge devoid of tread

rear tyres 2mm and perished inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,027 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 20,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,954 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 14,298 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 PUU is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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