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BD54 UBY

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,029 mi
Last recorded92,029 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 92,029 miles

Front floors repaired both sides

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake effort only just met

oil warning lamp flickers on

Fail 17 Jun 2024 91,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,377 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,846 miles

Factory Sideskirts Fitted Restricting View Of Outer Sills - O/S & N/S

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 78,446 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 76,649 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 76,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,535 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre walls inner and outer damaged and wearing close to limit on inner edge

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear nearside and offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

chips in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,840 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall

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

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

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Offside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall and slight wear on inner tread

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,922 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 67,922 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,115 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 62,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,921 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,415 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 25,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,807 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 UBY 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 78.9%.

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 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 UBY, 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 UBY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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