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BF54 FVN

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,254 mi
Last recorded84,254 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FVN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 84,254 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 84,254 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn low and worn below 1.6mm on both edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2012 64,900 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 24 Nov 2012 64,900 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2011 53,276 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 37,809 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SRS light on

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,393 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 35,359 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FVN is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF54 FVN registered?

BF54 FVN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is BF54 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 FVN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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