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WV04 BCF

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,061 mi
Last recorded98,061 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BCF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,061 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 84,730 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,194 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 68,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,869 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,516 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,503 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 27,242 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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WV04 BCF is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BCF, 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 WV04 BCF registered?

WV04 BCF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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The MOT history for WV04 BCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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