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BG54 EWD

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,008 mi
Last recorded148,008 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EWD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 148,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 142,058 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 138,331 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 131,300 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 131,300 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2010 114,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 104,327 miles

rear exhaust showing evidence off knocking against o/s/r anti roll bar chassis bracket

Fail 17 Nov 2009 104,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust showing evidence off knocking against o/s/r anti roll bar chassis bracket

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,412 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 58,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 EWD is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EWD, 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 EWD registered?

BG54 EWD is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is BG54 EWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 EWD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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