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BK54 COJ

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,171 mi
Last recorded95,171 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 COJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 95,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire by fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just meets requirements

Pass 14 Apr 2014 91,789 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight wear to edges of both front tyres

Fail 14 Apr 2014 91,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,180 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 75,496 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 75,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2010 66,271 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 54,899 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR TYRES POOR==OSR2MMNSR 1,8MM RECC REPLACE==BR FLUID LOW==REAR DISCS CORRODED/PADS LOW RECC REPLACE==OIL LEAK==

Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,899 miles

REAR TYRES POOR==OSR2MMNSR 1,8MM RECC REPLACE==BR FLUID LOW==REAR DISCS CORRODED/PADS LOW RECC REPLACE==OIL LEAK==

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,747 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 39,747 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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BK54 COJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 BK54 COJ, 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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BK54 COJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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