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BN54 OEC

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OEC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 116,533 miles

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

slight leak from exhaust flex

Pass 10 Jan 2014 107,684 miles

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wear to both front tyres

Pass 11 Jan 2013 97,575 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,377 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 84,274 miles

engine has excessive oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2009 77,718 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 77,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 67,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 67,111 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 55,091 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 OEC is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BN54 OEC, 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 OEC registered?

BN54 OEC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is BN54 OEC safe to buy?

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