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BN54 EYB

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,935 mi
Last recorded120,935 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 EYB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,935 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 120,933 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,712 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 82,374 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 70,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,534 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 60,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,470 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 26,237 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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BN54 EYB is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN54 EYB, 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 BN54 EYB registered?

BN54 EYB is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BN54 EYB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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