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BD04 YGE

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,210 mi
Last recorded109,210 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 109,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 101,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2020 92,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,534 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 85,181 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 81,719 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 77,657 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 74,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2015 74,310 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 May 2014 63,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 63,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 57,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 49,242 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 43,169 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight rusting to offside front floor

Pass 18 May 2011 43,169 miles

slight rusting to offside front floor

Pass 19 May 2010 37,460 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 33,681 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 29,775 miles

front brake pads on o/s approx 3mm

n/s front brake dragging slightly

o/s and n/s front tyres 2mm on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2007 24,366 miles

front brake pads 75% worn

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 YGE is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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