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SH54 VFZ

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,898 mi
Last recorded84,898 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VFZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,898 miles

battery insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,827 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,609 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r allowing only a limited inspection of seat belt

engine management light on on dash

n/s/f brake pipe corrroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2013 79,608 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low in reservoir

child seat fitted to n/s/r allowing only a limited inspection of seat belt

engine management light on on dash

n/s/f brake pipe corrroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,868 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust condition

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust condition

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs badly pitted

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2011 61,645 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 61,645 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 56,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

horn starting to sound slightly harsh

osr tyre tread slightly out of shape when rotating (perrished but no structure failure visible)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 46,356 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

horn starting to sound slightly harsh

osr tyre tread slightly out of shape when rotating (perrished but no structure failure visible)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 2,824 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 2,824 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 VFZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VFZ, 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 VFZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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