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BJ54 AAE

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,020 mi
Last recorded124,020 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 AAE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 124,020 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s near jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 124,020 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s near jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 115,824 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s inner jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 115,824 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s inner jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 106,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2014 106,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,201 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 96,958 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 96,958 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 86,841 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 86,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 76,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 67,689 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2009 67,689 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2008 56,363 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil level low

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 56,363 miles

Oil level low

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,675 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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BJ54 AAE is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ54 AAE, 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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BJ54 AAE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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