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ST04 ZBC

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,741 mi
Last recorded68,741 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 ZBC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,741 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 68,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,379 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 52,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,873 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,908 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 44,908 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2007 34,482 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front number plate ion poor condition

Front pads getting low

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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ST04 ZBC is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST04 ZBC, 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 ST04 ZBC registered?

ST04 ZBC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is ST04 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 ZBC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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