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FV53 BVG

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 BVG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,349 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,745 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 64,894 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,718 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,380 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 47,737 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)

expansion bottle cap missing.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 47,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

expansion bottle cap missing.

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 19 Jan 2011 40,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,273 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,198 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,871 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 17,576 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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FV53 BVG is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV53 BVG, 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 FV53 BVG registered?

FV53 BVG is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FV53 BVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 BVG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV53 BVG have outstanding finance?

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