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BW04 PVN

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,849 mi
Last recorded107,849 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,849 miles

under-body surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 9 Oct 2017 100,308 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 100,220 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s & n/s (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer. (7.1.2)

under-body surface corrosion at rear.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,791 miles

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

jagged edge on front n/s lower valance.

play in steering rack o/s & n/s rods.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

jagged edge on front n/s lower valance.

play in steering rack o/s & n/s rods.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,758 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 72,352 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,128 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 60,181 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 46,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,928 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 4 Oct 2010 35,458 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,091 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Jul 2007 23,223 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 PVN is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey 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 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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