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SF54 MBU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,302 mi
Last recorded66,302 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 MBU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,302 miles

front 0/s disc OVERHEATED pads OVERHEATED/light GREASE leak 0/s front lowwer ball joint/screen chips various outwith limts/h/brake req adjustment

n/s w/blade smearing REPLACE/rear no.plate disc/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank filler pipes rusty/boot /rear umper damage/exhaust rusty/rear door handles 0/s n/s damaged req attention

Fail 21 Jan 2014 66,302 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front 0/s disc OVERHEATED pads OVERHEATED/light GREASE leak 0/s front lowwer ball joint/screen chips various outwith limts/h/brake req adjustment

n/s w/blade smearing REPLACE/rear no.plate disc/f/r susp rusty/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/tank filler pipes rusty/boot /rear umper damage/exhaust rusty/rear door handles 0/s n/s damaged req attention

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,244 miles

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

feul tank rusty

front o/s brake looks overheated

rear n/s door outer handle broken

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,455 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 33,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

feul tank rusty

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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SF54 MBU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF54 MBU, 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 SF54 MBU registered?

SF54 MBU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is SF54 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF54 MBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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