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SW53 BFN

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 BFN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 122,614 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 122,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,376 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 110,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 95,392 miles

front washers just working

Fail 6 Feb 2010 95,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front washers just working

Pass 7 Feb 2009 78,457 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 78,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 65,195 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 65,174 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,538 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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SW53 BFN is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SW53 BFN, 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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What year was SW53 BFN registered?

SW53 BFN is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is SW53 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 BFN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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