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BW04 XMX

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 96,097 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 96,097 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/15/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 91,750 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 91,750 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fronts seized (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint modification unsafe ball joint castle nuts have no split pins fitted (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 88,284 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside rear corroded near to legal limit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 3 Nov 2020 87,809 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside & nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,643 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 83,544 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 83,544 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 80,904 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,461 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,454 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges [offside near to exposing chords]

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,946 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges / rear tyres nearing wear bars

offside and nearside front floors b becoming very rusty [suspension mounting prescribed areas

Pass 13 Nov 2014 62,427 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 62,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 56,811 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 56,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,346 miles

areas of front and rear brake discs heavily pitted

middle silencer box cracked/slight leak

Fail 15 Nov 2012 49,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

areas of front and rear brake discs heavily pitted

middle silencer box cracked/slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 40,698 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 40,698 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,092 miles

offside rear brake binding/disc in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,668 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,957 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 16,957 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 14,752 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 XMX is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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