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GF52 MFP

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,250 mi
Last recorded138,250 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 MFP
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 138,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,231 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2021 137,224 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floorpan/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floorpan/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 133,462 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure underside

Pass 8 May 2019 128,491 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 122,887 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 117,661 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 110,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 105,392 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 98,017 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,527 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 79,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 72,164 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2011 72,164 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)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 63,611 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 53,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 45,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,520 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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GF52 MFP is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF52 MFP, 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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GF52 MFP is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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