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SP54 URM

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,831 mi
Last recorded38,831 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 URM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,831 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2010 38,831 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,001 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 34,001 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 28,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,855 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 22,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 22,478 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 URM is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 URM, 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 URM registered?

SP54 URM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is SP54 URM safe to buy?

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