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AY54 XYF

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,345 mi
Last recorded65,345 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 65,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front bumper damaged but still secure enough

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts on sidewalls but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre side wall cut but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre side wall cut but no cords showing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

all 3 rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front front bumper damaged but still secure enough

Nearside Front tyre deep cuts on sidewalls but no cords showing

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre side wall cut but no cords showing

Offside Rear tyre side wall cut but no cords showing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play o/s/f steering rack inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

all 3 rear exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 52,644 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded and slightly blowing (7.1.2)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,496 miles

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

N/S/F tyre getting low inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2013 25,383 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,212 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,425 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 24,415 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,949 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 22,939 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2008 19,480 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 13 Dec 2008 19,480 miles

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

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

slight bind on both rear wheels

Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,326 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 14,326 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

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 XYF is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XYF, 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 XYF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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