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SH54 RHU

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 79,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight cracks in tread

Nearside Rear slight cracks in tread

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2015 79,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front slight cracks in tread

Nearside Rear slight cracks in tread

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak radiator

exhaust corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Sep 2014 69,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Aug 2013 69,936 miles

battery warning lamp illuminated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 69,933 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,928 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 41,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear bumper damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,748 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 33,744 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,197 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,197 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 RHU is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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