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BW04 RNX

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,434 mi
Last recorded74,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions only just passed on CO @ 0.30% on fast idle

Exhaust system deteriorating

Inner sills at rear corroding

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 74,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions only just passed on CO @ 0.30% on fast idle

Exhaust system deteriorating

Inner sills at rear corroding

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,555 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 60,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,728 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,966 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,966 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,222 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,050 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 31,499 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 24,501 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 RNX 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 66.7%.

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 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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

BW04 RNX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is BW04 RNX safe to buy?

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