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BW04 RKX

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,222 mi
Last recorded126,222 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RKX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 126,222 miles

advise o/s n/s front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s front floor corroded but not holed or excessive

advise o/s n/s front inner wheel tubs corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear inner sills to chassis corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear trailing arm bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise unable to properly inspect o/s n/s outer sills due to plastic trims covering them

Pass 3 Mar 2022 122,793 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front chips in windscreen

Front inner wings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyres wear/worn on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flexi corroded

floor pan corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 112,215 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear tyres wear on inner edges

under side covered with under seal

Fail 12 Mar 2021 112,215 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres wear on inner edges

under side covered with under seal

Pass 30 Oct 2019 105,976 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at edges

all under floor covered with under seal

both front side light different types of bulbs

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,534 miles

Front sidelights are a different type?

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 103,533 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front sidelights are a different type?

Nearside Front foglamp not working

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,043 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,546 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front flexi section hanger inscure

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 75,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 75,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 62,171 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,836 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,116 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)

nearside front tyre bold on inside edge

offside front tyre bold on inside edge

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 RKX is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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