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EA04 YFU

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,349 mi
Last recorded138,349 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 YFU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside windscreen washers are weak but still clearing the screen

vehicle over heated during test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 127,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

osr tyre low tread and slightly perished

Pass 30 Mar 2013 120,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 114,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 104,014 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 89,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 76,166 miles

Rear exhaust section showing signs of weakness.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,962 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 44,957 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EA04 YFU is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EA04 YFU, 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 EA04 YFU registered?

EA04 YFU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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