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WR04 BZX

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,096 mi
Last recorded53,096 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 BZX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 53,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 49,920 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 49,919 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,433 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake requires attention

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 46,253 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake requires attention

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 40,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 37,025 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 31,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,491 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 25,491 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 23,035 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,256 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,143 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 13,143 miles

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

1/ rotary coupling noisey.2/ brake discs slightly corroded(poss lack of use).

Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 5,610 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 3,737 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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WR04 BZX is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR04 BZX, 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 WR04 BZX registered?

WR04 BZX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is WR04 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 BZX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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