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AY54 XYD

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,991 mi
Last recorded137,991 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 137,991 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction missfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 134,324 miles

rear suspension and fuel tank has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2022 134,323 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension and fuel tank has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 133,678 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,474 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 133,474 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,629 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty and worn un- even

Fail 24 Oct 2017 127,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake discs rusty and worn un- even

Pass 13 Jan 2016 122,830 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 122,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 116,487 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 108,455 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 108,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 91,736 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 91,736 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 68,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 59,815 miles

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

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,702 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,317 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 XYD is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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