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BD54 UBM

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,038 mi
Last recorded75,038 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 UBM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 68,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on the inner shoulders

Fail 27 Oct 2017 68,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres slightly worn on the inner shoulders

Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,509 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 60,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2015 53,874 miles

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

nsr accident damage

Fail 11 May 2015 53,874 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

nsr accident damage

Pass 3 Jun 2014 50,824 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front 7 rear tyres diffrent sizes

nsr accident damage

osr accident damage

Fail 3 Jun 2014 50,824 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front 7 rear tyres diffrent sizes

nsr accident damage

osr accident damage

Pass 2 Jan 2013 45,458 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 19 Dec 2011 41,286 miles

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

nsr has 1 wheel nut diffrent

nsr tyre periahed

Fail 10 Dec 2011 41,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front & rear tyres diffrent sizes

front discs worn

nsr has 1 wheel nut diffrent

nsr tyre periahed

osr tyre perished

Pass 4 Dec 2010 37,126 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,135 miles

Air bag light on

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 31,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Air bag light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2008 25,392 miles

Air bag light on

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

N/S/R tyre on limit and out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre getting low and out of shape

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,392 miles

Air bag light on

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

N/S/R tyre on limit and out of shape

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre getting low and out of shape

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,895 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 19,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

unable to open nearside rear door from outside

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 UBM is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BD54 UBM, 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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BD54 UBM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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