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DG04 YYJ

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 YYJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,421 miles

nsf inner disc corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,278 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

nsf inner disc corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 78,099 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 78,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 72,187 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2013 64,752 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 58,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 48,406 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,396 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 45,085 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 31,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 31,951 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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DG04 YYJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DG04 YYJ, 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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DG04 YYJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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