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BL53 VXK

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,295 mi
Last recorded46,295 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VXK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 46,295 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 46,285 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 41,766 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,584 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low to 2-3mm.

offside front wiper blade splitting.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 33,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn low to 2-3mm.

offside front wiper blade splitting.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,499 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 16,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,433 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 14,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,425 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 11,802 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 8,136 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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BL53 VXK is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL53 VXK, 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 BL53 VXK registered?

BL53 VXK is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BL53 VXK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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