2004 MG ZS 2.5L Petrol · MG51 BCG
2004 MG ZS (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2004. Recorded mileage 102,827 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MG ZS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MG51 BCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 102,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MG51 BCG 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 (MG51 BCG) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective missing from lower ball joint (5.3.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension locking device missing missing from top joint (5.3.6 (b))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR PIPE (6.1.2 (a))”.
MG51 BCG Mileage History
- 19/10/202395,198 mi
- 21/10/202498,202 mi+3,004 mi
- 22/10/2025102,814 mi+4,612 mi
- 25/11/2025102,827 mi+13 mi
- 25/11/2025102,827 mi
Average of roughly 3,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for MG MG ZS (Classic)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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