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SH54 VEX

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,056 mi
Last recorded59,056 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VEX
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 59,056 miles

battery insure

n/s/f inner wing cover insure

o/s/f inner wing cover insure

slight oil leak from engine area

Fail 28 Apr 2012 59,056 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insure

n/s/f inner wing cover insure

o/s/f inner wing cover insure

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,488 miles

srs light on dash indicates an airbag fault

Fail 10 Mar 2011 53,488 miles

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

srs light on dash indicates an airbag fault

lights on bonnet flash

Fail 15 Dec 2009 47,298 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,298 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,256 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 38,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both side skirts insecure advise front bumper insecure advise wheel alignment req adjust

Pass 13 Dec 2007 30,336 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 VEX is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

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

Is SH54 VEX safe to buy?

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