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BF54 UTU

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,934 mi
Last recorded11,934 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 UTU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 11,934 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 111,174 miles

Inner wall on nearside rear tyre perishing.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak on engine.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 111,170 miles

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

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

Inner wall on nearside rear tyre perishing.

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 19 Jul 2014 103,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 93,144 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,677 miles

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

front flexy exhaust worn

Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,695 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,075 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 57,068 miles

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

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

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

front brakes only just in balance

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 31,513 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2008 31,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,005 miles

noise on o/s/r brake

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 UTU is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UTU, 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 UTU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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