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BT54 NUX

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,363 mi
Last recorded73,363 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 NUX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,363 miles

NSF OUTER HANDLE INSECURE

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 73,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

NSF OUTER HANDLE INSECURE

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 65,860 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 65,860 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,674 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f track rod end slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,286 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,202 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)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 43,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to go distored

Fail 14 Dec 2011 43,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to go distored

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,075 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 33,758 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Dec 2008 28,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,006 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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BT54 NUX is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BT54 NUX, 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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What year was BT54 NUX registered?

BT54 NUX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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