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AO54 BPE

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,885 mi
Last recorded114,885 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 BPE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 114,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 114,430 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2016 96,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise exhaust front flexible fatigued.

expired tax disc holder removed from swept area prior to test.

advise sat nav holder removed from swept area prior to test.

Fail 27 Aug 2016 96,421 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding unable to check wheel bearing. (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise engine management warning lamp displayed.

advise exhaust front flexible fatigued.

expired tax disc holder removed from swept area prior to test.

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 24%

advise sat nav holder removed from swept area prior to test.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,638 miles

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

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

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

drivers door handel operation impaired but still opens

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing no cords visable

Fail 8 Nov 2014 93,552 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

drivers door handel operation impaired but still opens

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing no cords visable

Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,618 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 83,617 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 79,233 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 75,097 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 13 Sep 2010 71,195 miles

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

wiper rubbers split

Pass 25 Aug 2009 62,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

rear discs need replacing

Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,453 miles

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

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

exhaust front pipe loose on manifold

Pass 19 Sep 2007 45,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 45,368 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AO54 BPE is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc 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 AO54 BPE, 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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AO54 BPE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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