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DF04 BZJ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,918 mi
Last recorded128,918 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BZJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 128,918 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 128,918 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in tread

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in inner sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 125,184 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 122,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 118,645 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 118,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,611 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 104,416 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 100,816 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 100,791 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 94,405 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 90,916 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 83,987 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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DF04 BZJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DF04 BZJ, 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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DF04 BZJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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