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SH04 DVR

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,985 mi
Last recorded138,985 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 DVR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 116,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 109,214 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SIDESKIRTS FITTED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR CORRODED

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

PETROL TANK CORRODED

Pass 11 May 2010 101,825 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SIDESKIRTS FITTED

PETROL TANK CORRODED

Fail 11 May 2010 101,825 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH OUTER SILLS NOT CHECKED DUE TO SIDESKIRTS FITTED

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

PETROL TANK CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2009 94,840 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2008 85,630 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,618 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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SH04 DVR is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SH04 DVR, 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 SH04 DVR registered?

SH04 DVR is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is SH04 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 DVR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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