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BF54 FTA

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,916 mi
Last recorded61,916 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FTA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,916 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Underside of vehicle corroded

n/s & o/s rear trailing arm front bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,453 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 55,400 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,543 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 47,543 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,971 miles

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 17 Sep 2015 35,143 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 35,131 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle insecure (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,363 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,989 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise rear radius arm front bush split and umbonding offside and nearside

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,074 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,879 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 12,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 9,289 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 9,289 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 FTA is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF54 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

BF54 FTA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BF54 FTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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