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BG54 KLA

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,781 mi
Last recorded78,781 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KLA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 78,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 77,722 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,639 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 76,639 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,189 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 61,949 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,154 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 51,340 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,340 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,030 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 32,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear wheel has a wheelnut missing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 32,723 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear wheel has a wheelnut missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,751 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,314 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 KLA is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KLA, 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 KLA registered?

BG54 KLA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 14 October 2004.

Is BG54 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 KLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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