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BW04 RZU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 RZU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,159 miles

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 64,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside corner of front bumper insecure

srs warning light on

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside corner of front bumper insecure

srs warning light on

Pass 25 May 2011 55,257 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear disc faces corroded

srs lamp on

Fail 23 May 2011 55,253 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear disc faces corroded

srs lamp on

Pass 14 May 2010 48,265 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 39,152 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,764 miles

the rear brake pads are reaching the end of there service life

Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,734 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 RZU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

BW04 RZU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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