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BF04 VSU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,919 mi
Last recorded107,919 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VSU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 1 Nov 2021 107,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 101,155 miles

Exhaust down pipe flexi section deteriorated

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Rear tyres perished/cracking on side walls and worn on inner tread

Fail 9 Nov 2020 101,155 miles

Exhaust down pipe flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Rear tyres perished/cracking on side walls and worn on inner tread

Pass 1 Jul 2016 96,898 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 96,898 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 91,152 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.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 19 Jun 2014 84,789 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 76,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 76,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,991 miles

Battery insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic overseal covers fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,001 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 63,994 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 49,771 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,231 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,538 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,024 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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BF04 VSU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF04 VSU, 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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BF04 VSU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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