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AY04 RZL

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 RZL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 141,362 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 137,095 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 128,409 miles

tape on rear o/s door handle

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,500 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 108,163 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre weather cracking , wearing on inner edge ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 108,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre weather cracking , wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front weaker than other (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

well painted and polished even underneath

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,097 miles

front brake imbalance at 32%, doing test the old way

Pass 11 Jan 2013 74,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 74,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,676 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 60,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2009 46,574 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 32,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,034 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,637 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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AY04 RZL is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AY04 RZL, 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 AY04 RZL registered?

AY04 RZL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 3 May 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 RZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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