MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
sill covers fitted
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
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
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
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust condition
slight underbody corrosion
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
Based on 361,123 MOT tests across 38,682 vehicles.
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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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What year was SH54 VFZ registered?
SH54 VFZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 October 2004.
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