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BW04 XNH

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,701 mi
Last recorded124,701 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 124,701 miles

Exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filler neck corroded

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

O/s/r light lense missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 124,391 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 114,645 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 114,645 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 104,063 miles

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,329 miles

Coolant leak at nearside rear of engine, heater pipe.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 98,329 miles

Coolant leak at nearside rear of engine, heater pipe.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 85,462 miles

advise both rear wheels + n/s front slightly bent on inside rim

Pass 14 Jun 2009 80,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 50,209 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,996 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 XNH is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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