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AY54 XYC

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 115,824 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust noisy back boxes x2 (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside/nearside front jacking point/floor (6.1.B.2)

damage to offside rear light unit

fuel tank corroded

interior rear view mirror missing

windscreen has sticker on top (zone A) encroaching (slight)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 115,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red showing white light (unit damage) (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust noisy back boxes x2 (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside/nearside front jacking point/floor (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank corroded

interior rear view mirror missing

windscreen has sticker on top (zone A) encroaching (slight)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 110,987 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,851 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 102,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,183 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 92,183 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2012 78,972 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 78,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,950 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Oct 2011 69,936 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Oct 2010 63,312 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs corroded onedge

engine noise

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,980 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,273 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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AY54 XYC is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY54 XYC, 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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AY54 XYC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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