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BD04 YFT

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,908 mi
Last recorded99,908 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 YFT
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,908 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f floor corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f floor corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 85,243 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust slightly corroded

scuff on o/s/f / o/s/f bumper noted

Fail 27 Aug 2013 85,239 miles

Nearside 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

centre/rear exhaust slightly corroded

n/s c/v joint knocking on full lock

scuff on o/s/f / o/s/f bumper noted

Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,547 miles

minor oil leak from gear box seal. . .n/s/f. .

slight handbrake travel,,

Fail 28 Apr 2011 76,547 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

minor oil leak from gear box seal. . .n/s/f. .

slight handbrake travel,,

Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,529 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F BUMPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE ....

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NOTE,,, A.B.S RING ON OUTER C/V BROKEN......

Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,529 miles

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

N/S/F BUMPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE ....

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

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

NOTE,,, A.B.S RING ON OUTER C/V BROKEN......

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 50,624 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 41,523 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 YFT is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD04 YFT, 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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BD04 YFT is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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