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SH54 RCX

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,062 mi
Last recorded82,062 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,062 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 82,062 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,476 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,859 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 58,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,217 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,988 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,183 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,183 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 21,457 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,457 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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SH54 RCX is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RCX, 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

How do I check the history of SH54 RCX?

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What year was SH54 RCX registered?

SH54 RCX is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is SH54 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 RCX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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