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SG04 YRF

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,166 mi
Last recorded114,166 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 YRF
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 114,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 26 Mar 2015 114,166 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 8 Mar 2014 106,992 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 106,992 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 101,864 miles

Exhaust front mount corroded and broken

Fail 20 Mar 2013 101,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust front mount corroded and broken

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,158 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 98,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,049 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 92,049 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 83,124 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 74,972 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,897 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 44,931 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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SG04 YRF is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SG04 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG04 YRF registered?

SG04 YRF is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is SG04 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG04 YRF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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