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SH04 UZL

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,647 mi
Last recorded75,647 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 UZL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 75,647 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h brake has a littel travle

Fail 4 May 2013 75,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

h brake has a littel travle

Pass 4 Apr 2012 65,298 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,298 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,901 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

bonnet catch sticking

Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,429 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 29,480 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,010 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 UZL is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UZL, 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 SH04 UZL registered?

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

Is SH04 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH04 UZL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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