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BW04 XMM

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XMM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,720 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,632 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 108,631 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 100,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front has signs off cracks in outer side wall

Pass 22 May 2014 94,714 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 May 2014 94,711 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 87,528 miles

brake discs have surface rust due to standing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 87,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs have surface rust due to standing

Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,374 miles

Airbag Light On

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Fail 16 Jun 2012 81,374 miles

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

Airbag Light On

Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 72,136 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F driveshaft gaiters deteriorating.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,343 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,950 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,326 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 XMM is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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