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BF54 GZJ

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,903 mi
Last recorded101,903 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 GZJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 101,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fixed race seat -no fore or after movement

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 101,902 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarker hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fixed race seat -no fore or after movement

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,284 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,029 miles

test started 14.11 finished 14.45

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,843 miles

cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,726 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,670 miles

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

Rear wiper worn

SRS light on

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 65,670 miles

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

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

Rear wiper worn

SRS light on

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,843 miles

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

all 4 brake disks slight pitting

Fail 2 Mar 2011 56,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all 4 brake disks slight pitting

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,217 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,161 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,525 miles

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

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

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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BF54 GZJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 BF54 GZJ, 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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BF54 GZJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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