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BF54 WXT

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,162 mi
Last recorded130,162 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,162 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 130,152 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 125,302 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 118,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 110,544 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 110,544 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 99,486 miles

blow on exhaust

Fail 18 May 2016 99,481 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,740 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 71,663 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,700 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 42,614 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,835 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 28,960 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2008 21,510 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 21,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,710 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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BF54 WXT is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 WXT registered?

BF54 WXT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is BF54 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 WXT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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