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SH54 RFN

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,964 mi
Last recorded49,964 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 RFN
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 49,964 miles

SRS warning lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,620 miles

s r s [airbag] warning lamp on

various loose wires hanging under car over exhaust

Fail 18 Oct 2011 46,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

s r s [airbag] warning lamp on

various loose wires hanging under car over exhaust

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,256 miles

Handbrake nearing end of working travel

Rear tyres differant size - 195/65 R15

Fail 26 Oct 2010 38,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Handbrake nearing end of working travel

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear tyres differant size - 195/65 R15

Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,493 miles

BRAKE FLUID BELOW MAX LEVEL

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F BRAKE STICKING

O/S/F BRAKE PADS DOWN TO METAL INDICATOR

S.R.S LIGHT ON AT DASH

Fail 18 Sep 2009 33,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE FLUID BELOW MAX LEVEL

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

N/S/F BRAKE STICKING

O/S/F BRAKE PADS DOWN TO METAL INDICATOR

S.R.S LIGHT ON AT DASH

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,055 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

P/A/S BELT SPLITTING

Fail 19 Sep 2008 24,055 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

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

P/A/S BELT SPLITTING

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,277 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 19,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front 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 RFN is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

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

Is SH54 RFN safe to buy?

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