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BF54 FTC

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,758 mi
Last recorded65,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FTC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 65,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,701 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 55,696 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 44,390 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 44,383 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 41,388 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 36,838 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 34,969 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 32,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2018 26,878 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 25,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 24,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,645 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 21,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 20,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 18,996 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

slight bind rear wheels

Pass 1 May 2011 16,066 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 12,299 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 12,299 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2008 11,924 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 10,866 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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BF54 FTC is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BF54 FTC, 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 BF54 FTC registered?

BF54 FTC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is BF54 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 FTC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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