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BL54 KVM

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,372 mi
Last recorded50,372 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 KVM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 50,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 49,037 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 48,977 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 47,358 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 46,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 41,410 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,153 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 39,146 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 37,151 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,151 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,699 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,732 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 30,732 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,440 miles

drivers window

Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,994 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 19,994 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 17,122 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 13,536 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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BL54 KVM is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL54 KVM, 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 BL54 KVM registered?

BL54 KVM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BL54 KVM safe to buy?

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