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BJ54 OFX

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,753 mi
Last recorded75,753 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 OFX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 75,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,972 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 65,166 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 65,166 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 60,341 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 60,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s headlight aims low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,045 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,525 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 48,525 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 45,316 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 41,049 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 35,448 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 29,816 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OFX is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 OFX registered?

BJ54 OFX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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