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SG54 DWC

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,751 mi
Last recorded108,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 DWC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 108,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 99,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 99,090 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 92,753 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 92,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 73,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,525 miles

Front headlamp lens deteriorated (both)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 53,525 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front headlamp lens deteriorated (both)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 50,749 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated resulting in poor beam patterns

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,684 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,023 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,741 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,194 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 21,265 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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SG54 DWC is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SG54 DWC, 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 SG54 DWC registered?

SG54 DWC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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