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BW04 PVL

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,456 mi
Last recorded50,456 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 PVL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 50,456 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2018 50,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2017 42,865 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 42,861 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 38,035 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 34,292 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,951 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,100 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 21,531 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 PVL is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

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

Is BW04 PVL safe to buy?

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