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BW04 XMT

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,981 mi
Last recorded90,981 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 XMT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 90,981 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Wipers cleaned but could do with replacing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 88,193 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper damaged badly

Fail 15 Aug 2013 88,193 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyres wearing low

Engine undertray and n/s/f arch liner damaged

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear bumper damaged badly

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,867 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

centre and rear exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split/ wear

front brake pads worn low

front floors starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

offside rear handbrake performance slightly low

small stone chips in front windscreen

suspension coil springs and antiroll bars starting to rust

Fail 22 Jul 2011 71,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 71,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,919 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,793 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 38,793 miles

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)

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 XMT is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc 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 XMT, 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 XMT registered?

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

Is BW04 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW04 XMT 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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