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YH54 BFU

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,709 mi
Last recorded26,709 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 BFU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 26,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 26,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,426 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 26,426 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 18,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Fail 3 Jul 2013 18,919 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiperblades slightly deteriorated .

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,256 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 12,060 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 11,083 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 9,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 6,970 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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YH54 BFU is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH54 BFU, 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 YH54 BFU registered?

YH54 BFU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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