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BN54 VDP

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,689 mi
Last recorded136,689 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 VDP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,689 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Outer Door handles not secured, not likely to inadvertently open and still able to be opened from the outside

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all under side bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion under side all suspension components/floors/exhaust clamps

Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,170 miles

Boot floor, possible previous tow bar mounts been covered in glue/sealer, tow bar not present at time of test and not within a prescribed area.

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Door handle not secured, not likely to inadvertently open and still able to be opened from the outside

Rear Door handles not secured, not likely to inadvertently open and still able to be opened from the outside.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 131,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Boot floor, possible previous tow bar mounts been covered in glue/sealer, tow bar not present at time of test and not within a prescribed area.

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

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Door handle not secured, not likely to inadvertently open and still able to be opened from the outside

Rear Door handles not secured, not likely to inadvertently open and still able to be opened from the outside.

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 125,872 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 119,198 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 104,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 104,100 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,167 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 85,167 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 46,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,199 miles

n/s/r door handle insecure

Pass 27 May 2011 32,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 20,318 miles

Age cracks in all four tyres

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 15,696 miles

Non standard air filter/intake system fitted

Non standard rear exhaust system fitted

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non standard air filter assembly fitted

Non standard exhaust rear section fitted

Non standard tail lamp assemblies fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VDP is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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