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BW04 PWN

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,697 mi
Last recorded80,697 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 80,697 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 80,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,641 miles

corrosion to front inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion to front floors

Pass 3 Feb 2021 78,073 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front inner/outer sills

heavy corrosion to front floors

Fail 1 Feb 2021 78,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to front inner/outer sills

heavy corrosion to front floors

Pass 15 Jan 2020 77,925 miles

corrosion to both front floor pans

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,330 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,329 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Offside Front slight corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,853 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 51,663 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,663 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,215 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,149 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,903 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 19,595 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,885 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 PWN is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW04 PWN registered?

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

Is BW04 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 PWN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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