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WV04 BBU

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BBU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 113,148 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 113,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 111,285 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight blow on exhaust at front

Pass 9 Aug 2014 109,342 miles

corrosion on o/s/f inner sill

n/s/f and o/s/f D bushes have slight movement

Pass 6 Aug 2013 105,577 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 105,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,257 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 100,568 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F tyres thinning on edges

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 98,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,685 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 96,989 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 95,944 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 95,944 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,646 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,946 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 82,946 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

rear silencer corroded

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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WV04 BBU is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WV04 BBU, 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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What year was WV04 BBU registered?

WV04 BBU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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