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BW04 XMU

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,697 mi
Last recorded57,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 57,697 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre perished and starting to split

engine oil leak

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2017 57,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre perished and starting to split

engine oil leak

nearside rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2016 52,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2016 52,919 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,703 miles

both rear tyres getting low on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2015 48,702 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,545 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 27,809 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 XMU is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

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

Is BW04 XMU safe to buy?

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