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BF54 FVK

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

45,561 mi
Last recorded45,561 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FVK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 45,561 miles

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2015 45,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,609 miles

nearside rear lamp lens broken,no white light showing or sharp edges

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,306 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,306 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 31,245 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,170 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 23,149 miles

SRS light on

Fail 1 Oct 2010 23,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

SRS light on

Pass 7 Oct 2009 18,460 miles

n/s/f tyre deteriorated on side wall

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2008 14,239 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,777 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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BF54 FVK is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

BF54 FVK is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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