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BW04 PVF

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,095 mi
Last recorded76,095 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PVF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 76,095 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 76,095 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,933 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 71,933 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,249 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 65,066 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,379 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,379 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,726 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,218 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 50,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 50,326 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,506 miles

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

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

rattling noise from engine requires investigation

Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,506 miles

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

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

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

rattling noise from engine requires investigation

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,699 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 36,889 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 36,885 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,947 miles

Nearside Rear 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 PVF is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PVF, 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 PVF registered?

BW04 PVF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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