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SG54 SKZ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,065 mi
Last recorded72,065 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 SKZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2019 72,065 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at subframe mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at subframe mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 69,573 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 69,572 miles

Brake performance not tested all (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both metal pipes at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to drum (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe to flex (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 65,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded either side of flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,527 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,577 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Fail 12 Dec 2013 55,576 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front tyres worn low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,701 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,688 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 25,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,038 miles

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

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

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 SKZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

SG54 SKZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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