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FY54 HRL

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,000 mi
Last recorded152,000 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HRL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 152,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2018 145,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2017 140,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 136,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 123,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 113,456 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 106,838 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 100,006 miles

n.s.r outer door handle not working

Fail 17 Nov 2011 99,978 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n.s.r outer door handle not working

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,780 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 75,687 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2008 63,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 50,293 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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FY54 HRL is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY54 HRL, 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 FY54 HRL registered?

FY54 HRL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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