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BC53 BXB

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,406 mi
Last recorded82,406 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 82,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front discs corroded

front washers weak

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,993 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,232 miles

Wiper stalk insecure but still operational

Fail 21 Jan 2014 23,210 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Wiper stalk insecure but still operational

Fail 17 Jan 2013 66,731 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 66,731 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 59,173 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,474 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,671 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,324 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,504 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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BC53 BXB is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC53 BXB, 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 BC53 BXB registered?

BC53 BXB is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is BC53 BXB safe to buy?

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