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BK54 ZZW

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,160 mi
Last recorded81,160 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 ZZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,344 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 74,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 74,306 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES VERY HEAVILY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND HOLED IN 2 AREAS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking FILLER NECK HEAVILY CORRODED AND SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKAGE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CORRODED EXCESSIVELY AND HOLED IN 2 AREAS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND LEAKING GREASE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

FUEL TANK CORRODED BUT NOT SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKAGE AT TIME OF TEST

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective NOT ATTACHED TO WIPER ARM VIA CLIP (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REVERSE LAMPS NOT WORKING

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,313 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 73,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,775 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,472 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s + o/s front floors rusty.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 64,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s + o/s front floors rusty.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,649 miles

advise n/s/r tyre deteriorating with cracking in inner sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise n/s/r tyre deteriorating with cracking in inner sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,693 miles

play detected within o/s/f suspension lower ball joint.

slight play located within o/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 7 Jul 2014 50,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

play detected within o/s/f suspension lower ball joint.

slight play located within o/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 45,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2013 45,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 42,648 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2012 42,646 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

steering feels heavy

Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,254 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 40,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 25 Jun 2010 35,668 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,432 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,430 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 21,432 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,539 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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BK54 ZZW is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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