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SV54 SSK

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 SSK
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 80,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,670 miles

Coolant light on in dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various areas of floor and chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 27 Nov 2014 75,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant light on in dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Various areas of floor and chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,736 miles

Handbrake travel could be improved

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

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 28 Nov 2013 69,595 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake travel could be improved

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

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,924 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 62,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,402 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has light surface cracking on inner tread edge.

Offside front and nearside front brake disc's,inner faces showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 56,341 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre has light surface cracking on inner tread edge.

Offside front and nearside front brake disc's,inner faces showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 50,966 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 46,264 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 46,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 39,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,479 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 31,420 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,973 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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SV54 SSK is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV54 SSK, 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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SV54 SSK is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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