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DF04 BZU

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,548 mi
Last recorded92,548 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 92,548 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 92,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 88,939 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,953 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,953 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

both sides rear door hanles stiff

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,696 miles

rear axle bushes splitting

rear pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 54,587 miles

o/s rear bumper has temp repair

Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,294 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,595 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 BZU is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DF04 BZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF04 BZU registered?

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

Is DF04 BZU safe to buy?

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