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BN54 OBV

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,187 mi
Last recorded130,187 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OBV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 130,187 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 130,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 113,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 107,680 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,961 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 81,018 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 81,017 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 75,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perrishing has crack on inner sidewall.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,355 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 71,354 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,109 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,723 miles

advise exhaust in poor condition!

Fail 6 Jul 2010 54,723 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

advise exhaust in poor condition!

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,165 miles

advise o/s/r tyre nailed!

Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,165 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre nailed!

Pass 4 Jun 2008 41,332 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,738 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 OBV is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBV, 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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BN54 OBV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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