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BD04 YFC

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,979 mi
Last recorded116,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 YFC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 116,979 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

n/s/f floor/chassis corroded

o/s/f floor/chassis corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,838 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,953 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 98,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 82,937 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,175 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 49,435 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 49,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 May 2009 34,027 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 24,698 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,457 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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BD04 YFC is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD04 YFC, 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 BD04 YFC registered?

BD04 YFC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is BD04 YFC safe to buy?

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