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BJ54 AAF

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,886 mi
Last recorded59,886 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 AAF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 59,886 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 59,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 59,767 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 58,635 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 58,042 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 58,038 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,145 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 51,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,531 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 45,033 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 40,945 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet safety catch siezed

exhaust front brake flexi pipe deteriorated

fuel tank corroded

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,945 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet safety catch siezed

exhaust front brake flexi pipe deteriorated

fuel tank corroded

n/s rear tyre wall damaged

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 39,732 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 34,817 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 20,397 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 10,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 10,853 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 1,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 590 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 AAF is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BJ54 AAF, 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 BJ54 AAF registered?

BJ54 AAF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 AAF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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