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CX54 EFC

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,370 mi
Last recorded83,370 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 EFC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 83,370 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 83,360 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,049 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 76,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 72,251 miles

rear discs poor

Fail 12 Dec 2013 72,250 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear discs poor

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,099 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,099 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 59,945 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 59,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,849 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 48,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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 29 Oct 2009 38,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,432 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 24,196 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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CX54 EFC is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX54 EFC, 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 CX54 EFC registered?

CX54 EFC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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