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BD54 ECE

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,024 mi
Last recorded60,024 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ECE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,024 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside main beam image very poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside main beam image very poor

Fail 27 Jul 2017 59,699 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with chalk in side wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing lower ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside main beam image very poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and starting to crack and perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside main beam image very poor

Pass 29 Jun 2016 53,002 miles

Rear bumper damage

Fail 29 Jun 2016 53,002 miles

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 22 Jul 2015 48,039 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

cover sills

Pass 22 May 2014 46,177 miles

cover sills

Pass 4 May 2013 40,217 miles

Body trim fitted to sills

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 37,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

plastic covers over outer sills.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,020 miles

Front bumper insecure

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 13 Aug 2009 28,776 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,054 miles

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

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

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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BD54 ECE is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD54 ECE, 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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BD54 ECE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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