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ST04 RXR

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,852 mi
Last recorded119,852 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 RXR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,134 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 93,442 miles

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S cv boot clip broken,cv boot still secure.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 93,442 miles

Air bag light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S cv boot clip broken,cv boot still secure.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,542 miles

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

srs light lit

Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,542 miles

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

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

srs light lit

Fail 17 May 2010 57,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 57,650 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,404 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 39,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 27,970 miles

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

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

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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ST04 RXR is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST04 RXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST04 RXR registered?

ST04 RXR is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is ST04 RXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 RXR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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