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BW04 XJY

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XJY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,392 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 84,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 78,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 72,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,096 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 62,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 4 May 2011 51,574 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 41,932 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,978 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 26,762 miles

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

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 XJY is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

BW04 XJY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is BW04 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 XJY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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