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SY54 ECV

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,028 mi
Last recorded142,028 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 ECV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 142,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 123,168 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,176 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,081 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,510 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 64,510 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,155 miles

Slight corrosion front jack points. Windscreen chipped zone A. Oil leak from engine.

Fail 27 Oct 2010 55,146 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Slight corrosion front jack points. Windscreen chipped zone A. Oil leak from engine.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,192 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,330 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 29,190 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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SY54 ECV is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY54 ECV, 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 SY54 ECV registered?

SY54 ECV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is SY54 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 ECV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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