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WL04 FYC

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 FYC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 73,666 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 73,665 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 69,137 miles

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

handbrake 16%

Fail 15 May 2018 69,036 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 64,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 May 2017 64,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald edges (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis corroded

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (3.7.B.3)

signs of overheat o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs

Pass 24 May 2016 60,120 miles

bind and signs of overheat o/s/r brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroded

o/s/r tyre bald edges

Fail 24 May 2016 60,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

bind and signs of overheat o/s/r brake

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x front (3.5.1i)

brake pipe to o/s/r flexi corroded

o/s/r tyre bald edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 47,158 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 42,191 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 42,191 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 38,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 38,108 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 34,546 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 34,541 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2011 31,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 31,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,810 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 23,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 17,163 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 9,798 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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WL04 FYC is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WL04 FYC, 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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WL04 FYC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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