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SP54 PHZ

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,652 mi
Last recorded62,652 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 PHZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,652 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 55,465 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front floor/subframe mount area corroded rear inner sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel line corroded

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres badly feathered

Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,420 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt snapped (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front floor/subframe mount area corroded rear inner sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel line corroded

osr wheel bearing slightly noisey

rear tyres badly feathered

Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 50,003 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,773 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 47,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2013 28,753 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 25,535 miles

coolant warning light on

front exhaust flexi corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded on innerside

offside rear suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear break binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,866 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,471 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 11,187 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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SP54 PHZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SP54 PHZ, 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 SP54 PHZ registered?

SP54 PHZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is SP54 PHZ safe to buy?

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