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CV54 HTL

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,279 mi
Last recorded186,279 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 HTL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 186,279 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 186,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 170,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 170,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 156,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 141,598 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 141,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 129,701 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 129,701 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,978 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 110,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 93,155 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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CV54 HTL is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 CV54 HTL, 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 CV54 HTL registered?

CV54 HTL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 22 September 2004.

Is CV54 HTL safe to buy?

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