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SV54 ZYY

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,700 mi
Last recorded49,700 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 ZYY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2013 49,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all wheels damaged

both rear radius arm bushes in poor condition

excessive oil leak

front bumper insecure

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

front n/s tyre sidewall damaged 205-45-17

rear o/s tyre worn low 205-45-17

Pass 3 Jul 2012 36,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,909 miles

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

Offside rear brake disc solid rust.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,738 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 29,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 17,189 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 17,189 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 ZYY is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZYY, 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 SV54 ZYY registered?

SV54 ZYY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 8 October 2004.

Is SV54 ZYY safe to buy?

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