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SJ04 YCY

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 YCY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 60,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

all tyres soft on pressure nearside flat inflated during pre checks?

malfunction indicator light on?

offside rear bumper area damaged,cracked and loose almost to excess?

Pass 24 May 2013 53,400 miles

offside rear accident damage apparent to bumper and light lens? sharp edges almost to excess?

Fail 24 May 2013 53,394 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside rear accident damage apparent to bumper and light lens? sharp edges almost to excess?

Pass 28 May 2012 44,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and split and with further investigation maybe to cord?

Fail 26 May 2012 44,559 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

coolant low ?

nearside rear tyre perished and split and with further investigation maybe to cord?

Pass 16 May 2011 33,579 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

nearside rear tyre perished almost to excess.

Fail 16 May 2011 33,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside front tyre perished almost to excess.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 17 May 2010 24,486 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 24,486 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,202 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 22,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 11,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SJ04 YCY 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 57.1%.

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 SJ04 YCY, 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 SJ04 YCY registered?

SJ04 YCY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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