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BG54 EVF

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,504 mi
Last recorded112,504 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EVF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 112,504 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 113,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 94,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 94,364 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2015 85,716 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2014 79,433 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2014 79,433 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,045 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,234 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 74,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake disc condition

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,595 miles

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

rear brake disc condition

Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,983 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,661 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 27,661 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 18,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,481 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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BG54 EVF is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG54 EVF, 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 BG54 EVF registered?

BG54 EVF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is BG54 EVF safe to buy?

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