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BG54 EVJ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,409 mi
Last recorded61,409 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EVJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,409 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 61,409 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,611 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,772 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,941 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 41,861 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate corroded

steering wheel cover loose

Fail 7 Mar 2013 41,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate corroded

steering wheel cover loose

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 32,276 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

rear exhaust box joint corroded and leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,713 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,286 miles

20% FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE N/S SLOW IN ACTION

Pass 19 Apr 2008 23,358 miles

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

Offside 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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BG54 EVJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG54 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

BG54 EVJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BG54 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 EVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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