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YW04 BNX

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,644 mi
Last recorded91,644 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 BNX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 91,644 miles

both front floors rusty

both front inner wings rusty

n/s wiper split

o/s wiper split

oil leak gearbox

Fail 7 May 2015 91,644 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

both front floors rusty

both front inner wings rusty

n/s wiper split

o/s wiper split

oil leak gearbox

Pass 8 May 2014 86,504 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

both front tyres are void on inside

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,090 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,737 miles

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,237 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 64,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,946 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,982 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn smooth on there inner edges

Fail 29 Dec 2008 53,982 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn smooth on there inner edges

Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,014 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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YW04 BNX is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YW04 BNX, 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 YW04 BNX registered?

YW04 BNX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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