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SG04 YXB

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 YXB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,024 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 83,024 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

BATTERY INSICURE

Pass 14 May 2010 75,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,012 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,970 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Handbrake requires adjusted.

Suspect power steering fluid leak at pump area.

Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,824 miles

O/s/r alloy wheel buckled.

Power steering fluid leak at pump area.

Both front tyres on legal limit on edges. (bald)

Rear exhaust box fouling anti-roll bar bracket.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 53,823 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres on legal limit on edges. (bald)

O/s/r alloy wheel buckled.

Power steering fluid leak at pump area.

Rear exhaust box fouling anti-roll bar bracket.

Fail 24 Mar 2007 41,891 miles

N S F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 41,891 miles

N S F TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 41,609 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)

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 YXB is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YXB, 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 YXB registered?

SG04 YXB is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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