CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP53 BJJ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,615 mi
Last recorded109,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 BJJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 109,615 miles

Front Coolant leak from water pump ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 109,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak from water pump ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,276 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 100,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault OSF wheel speed sensor wiring broken. (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 87,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 74,277 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,071 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,709 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 62,704 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 56,946 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,425 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,651 miles

slight corrosion centre & rear exhaust sections

Pass 3 Jan 2012 41,916 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,456 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 32,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,104 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 24,801 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,463 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
Full MG ZS reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP53 BJJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WP53 BJJ, 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

How do I check the history of WP53 BJJ?

You can check the full history of WP53 BJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP53 BJJ registered?

WP53 BJJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is WP53 BJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 BJJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP53 BJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP53 BJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.