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BD54 RXV

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,914 mi
Last recorded88,914 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 RXV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 88,901 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,757 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nail nsr tyre

undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,757 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nail nsr tyre

undersealed

Pass 28 May 2015 70,791 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 70,791 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,046 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,999 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,959 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,356 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,263 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 36,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,273 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 29,637 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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BD54 RXV is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BD54 RXV, 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 BD54 RXV registered?

BD54 RXV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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