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VK54 BFY

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BFY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 94,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 94,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 86,599 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 81,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,628 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 73,133 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 73,133 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 70,042 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,982 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,520 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,977 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,349 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,745 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 34,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,884 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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VK54 BFY is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VK54 BFY, 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 VK54 BFY registered?

VK54 BFY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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