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BF54 FWC

2004 MG ZS

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,809 mi
Last recorded152,809 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FWC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 152,809 miles

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

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)

o/s front brake has a slight bind

Pass 15 Nov 2014 143,988 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2014 143,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 131,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 105,537 miles

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

front pads started to wear

slight leak on exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2011 101,803 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,578 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Nov 2009 44,141 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,361 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 20,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,345 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 FWC is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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