2004 MG ZS 1.8L Petrol · BW04 RYT
2004 MG ZS (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 146,929 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW04 RYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 146,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW04 RYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zs (BW04 RYT) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
BW04 RYT Mileage History
- 25/04/2024126,667 mi
- 25/04/2024126,667 mi
- 04/04/2025136,852 mi+10,185 mi
- 04/04/2025136,853 mi+1 mi
- 27/03/2026146,929 mi+10,076 mi
Average of roughly 10,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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