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BW04 XLE

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,731 mi
Last recorded80,731 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,731 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 80,727 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,175 miles

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

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

surface corrotion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2013 73,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 69,869 miles

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,127 miles

centre exhaust heavily corroded

front discs worn slightly

near side rear trailing arm bush perished

near side rear tyre 2mm

off side rear tyre 3mm

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 48,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,577 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 33,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,564 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 26,540 miles

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

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

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 XLE is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

BW04 XLE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is BW04 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 XLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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