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SH04 RCU

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,445 mi
Last recorded73,445 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 RCU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 73,445 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2015 68,912 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,045 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 58,225 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 52,391 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,892 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Apr 2011 45,892 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 4 May 2010 40,554 miles

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

handbrake req. adjusted

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,240 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyre treads 2 - 4 mm .

dash bulbs pulsing when hazard lights are on .

Fail 28 Apr 2009 35,420 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

alternator belt starting to crack .

both front tyre treads 2 - 4 mm .

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen .

dash bulbs pulsing when hazard lights are on .

Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,110 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Apr 2008 28,110 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

handbrake req. adjusted

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,794 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 RCU is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SH04 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

SH04 RCU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is SH04 RCU safe to buy?

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