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BJ54 OFG

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,454 mi
Last recorded60,454 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OFG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 60,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

long hand brake

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 6 Mar 2023 56,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

long hand brake

nearside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 53,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 52,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant light on

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

Fail 1 Mar 2021 52,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant light on

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight movement

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 48,577 miles

coolant light on

coolant light on

Fail 6 Mar 2019 48,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure three rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure three rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

coolant light on

coolant light on

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,916 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,029 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 39,167 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear tyres worn on edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,668 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,168 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (recommened tracking)

o/s/r outer door handle broken

rear discs in poor condition

rear wiper blade does not clear rear screen

Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 20,861 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 18,401 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 15,291 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Sep 2007 12,690 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 OFG is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ54 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

BJ54 OFG is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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