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BK54 RTV

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,256 mi
Last recorded98,256 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 RTV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 98,256 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion o/s rear disc

Fail 9 Nov 2018 98,256 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion o/s rear disc

Pass 13 Aug 2016 90,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,602 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

rear exhaust box corrodid

Pass 4 Aug 2014 76,568 miles

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Fail 28 Jul 2014 76,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 73,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 67,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 67,149 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,185 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,176 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 29,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 29,341 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 RTV is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK54 RTV, 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 RTV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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