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2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,181 mi
Last recorded63,181 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 SEO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,181 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 63,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,665 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 50,665 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,717 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 41,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 34,890 miles

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

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure.

Fuel tank rusting.

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Unable to open offside rear door at outer handle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 34,890 miles

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

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure.

Fuel tank rusting.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre tread cracking slightly.

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Unable to open offside rear door at outer handle.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,208 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)

unable to open o/s/r door from outside

Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,934 miles

Front 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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ST54 SEO is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SEO, 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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ST54 SEO is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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