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2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,833 mi
Last recorded41,833 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 CFU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 41,833 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 41,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 38,655 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 36,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 31,843 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 31,843 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,730 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 25,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SH54 CFU is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SH54 CFU, 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 SH54 CFU registered?

SH54 CFU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is SH54 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 CFU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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