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SH54 HZB

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,811 mi
Last recorded74,811 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 HZB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 74,811 miles

both h/lamp lenses faded

n/s/ h/lamp dull

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,941 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,726 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 67,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,784 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads wearing low

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2013 57,712 miles

sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged

both rear tyres worn low and heavily perished

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in handbrake lever

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,712 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres worn low and heavily perished

centre exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

movement in handbrake lever

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished

offside front tyre heavily perished

sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,545 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 53,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,804 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 43,804 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,229 miles

Battery insecure

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates fitted

the front brake discs are scored worn & pitted

Pass 29 Dec 2008 28,511 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 28,456 miles
Fail 26 May 2008 28,456 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 HZB 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 SH54 HZB, 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 HZB registered?

SH54 HZB is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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