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SJ04 YDC

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,682 mi
Last recorded92,682 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 YDC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

slight bind from o/s/f wheel

Fail 28 May 2014 92,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

slight bind from o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 May 2013 83,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2013 83,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 75,548 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 1 Jun 2011 67,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,196 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,263 miles

Nearside Rear 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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SJ04 YDC 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 80%.

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 SJ04 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

SJ04 YDC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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