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SH54 RFE

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,610 mi
Last recorded49,610 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 49,610 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 38,600 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 38,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2013 34,633 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 34,633 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2012 29,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 25,482 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 25,393 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 20,229 miles

both front tyres on limit

Pass 29 May 2009 15,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 14,239 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 RFE is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SH54 RFE, 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 SH54 RFE registered?

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

Is SH54 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 RFE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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