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BL54 MXN

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,636 mi
Last recorded60,636 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 MXN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,636 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 60,633 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front floors (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 58,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,707 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 51,437 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front wipers slightly split.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,778 miles

Air bag light on.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres perished.

center and rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,508 miles

(SRS) light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,094 miles

SRS light on dash.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,838 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,618 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,383 miles

Advise spare wheel missing.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,383 miles

Advise spare wheel missing.

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 20,853 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 20,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 MXN is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BL54 MXN, 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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BL54 MXN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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