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BF54 WDT

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,482 mi
Last recorded62,482 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WDT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,482 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE & DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front BATTERY INSECURE BUT WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF BATTERY BOX

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & OFF SIDE FRONT , REAR SUBFRAM MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE

Fail 13 Nov 2017 62,482 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONT (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' SUN VISOR (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' SUN VISOR (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE & DETERIORATED (7.1.2)

Nearside Front BATTERY INSECURE BUT WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF BATTERY BOX

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & OFF SIDE FRONT , REAR SUBFRAM MOUNTING POINTS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,488 miles

child seat fitted

chip in screen

floors rusty

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear brake pad linings low

Fail 21 Nov 2016 55,483 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted

chip in screen

floors rusty

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear brake pad linings low

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 49,602 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 41,603 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 35,323 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 35,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,573 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 29,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,359 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 12 Nov 2009 21,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,381 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 17,381 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 13,589 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 13,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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BF54 WDT is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF54 WDT, 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 BF54 WDT registered?

BF54 WDT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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