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AY04 ZYZ

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,673 mi
Last recorded141,673 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZYZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 141,673 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 135,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,741 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 127,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 121,768 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 121,755 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2015 115,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust outerskin deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

offside front door handle in poor condition but still can be opened from the outside

Fail 21 Mar 2014 108,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

offside front door handle in poor condition but still can be opened from the outside

Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,823 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 88,545 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front brake pads are worn low !

rear brake discs are on poor condition - worn/lipped and corroded !

Fail 15 Mar 2012 88,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

front brake pads are worn low !

rear brake discs are on poor condition - worn/lipped and corroded !

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,612 miles

rear discs are wearing - lipped and corroded

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,552 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 57,758 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,619 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,773 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 ZYZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AY04 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

AY04 ZYZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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