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ST54 DHY

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

85,609 mi
Last recorded85,609 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 DHY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 85,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 85,609 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,728 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,545 miles

2 x front floor pans corroded

2 x front to rear brake pipe corroded

2 x rear brake pipes corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,536 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

2 x front floor pans corroded

2 x front to rear brake pipe corroded

2 x rear brake pipes corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust rubber missing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,954 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 63,942 miles

advise grinding noise rear??

advise offside front tyre slight worn inner edge?

advise rear wiper blade not clearing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 63,897 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

advise offside front tyre slight worn inner edge?

advise rear wiper blade not clearing

Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,711 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adcvise engine management lamp

advise airbag warning lamp on (srs)

advise centre seatbelt has been removed

advise offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 13 Mar 2013 58,663 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adcvise engine management lamp

advise airbag warning lamp on (srs)

advise offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,510 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise link pipe to back box corroded at flange

advise rear wiper blade torn

Fail 13 Mar 2012 52,510 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise link pipe to back box corroded at flange

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 46,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate film is pealing

offside and nearside front tyres are worn

Fail 12 Mar 2011 46,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate film is pealing

offside and nearside front tyres are worn

Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,794 miles

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 40,794 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 34,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,752 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 26,752 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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ST54 DHY is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ST54 DHY, 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 ST54 DHY registered?

ST54 DHY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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