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AK04 CYE

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CYE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 78,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 74,134 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,134 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 70,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 68,867 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,252 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

Fail 15 Feb 2012 65,252 miles

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

air bag light on

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

Fail 19 Feb 2011 57,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,618 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,985 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Feb 2010 48,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Coolant leak

Fail 4 Apr 2009 43,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 35,153 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 35,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,627 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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AK04 CYE is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AK04 CYE, 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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AK04 CYE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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