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BX04 BVE

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,980 mi
Last recorded94,980 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 BVE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,980 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 94,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 10 Sep 2012 81,712 miles

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

both rear trailing arm bushes seperating

n/s/f brake slight bind

osf ball joint boot slight weap of grease

osf high beam bulb high poss in incorrectly

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,492 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 67,166 miles

Rear brake discs very poor

Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,762 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 53,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,410 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,816 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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BX04 BVE is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX04 BVE, 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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BX04 BVE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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