2004 MG ZS 2.0L Diesel · BX54 KWT
2004 MG ZS (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 118,639 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX54 KWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 118,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX54 KWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zs (BX54 KWT) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BX54 KWT Mileage History
- 02/11/2022115,339 mi
- 17/10/2023116,544 mi+1,205 mi
- 09/10/2024117,236 mi+692 mi
- 10/10/2024117,236 mi
- 07/10/2025118,639 mi+1,403 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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