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BG04 YAA

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,799 mi
Last recorded85,799 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YAA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 85,799 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front floor have surface corrosion

Offside Front floor have surface corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,289 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

both front floors have surface corrosion

handbrake efficiency just met requirements

Pass 27 Mar 2018 73,561 miles

both front floors has surface corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

both front floors has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,683 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 67,682 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

parking brake just met

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,642 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 61,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,211 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 57,210 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,434 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 53,433 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

n/s/ front door handle broken

srs light on

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,526 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front floor sections

Fail 20 Mar 2012 46,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r parking brake much lower effort than o/s/r

very slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front floor sections

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,488 miles

rear exhaust section starting to corrode

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s front floor sections

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,429 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 37,426 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,809 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,640 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,592 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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BG04 YAA is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG04 YAA, 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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BG04 YAA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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