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YC04 WCG

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,041 mi
Last recorded29,041 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 WCG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 29,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 28,737 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 28,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 27,803 miles

suspension components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2022 27,218 miles

Multiple Steering, Suspension And Brake Components Corroded

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,759 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 26,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 26,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 26,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre pipe corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,657 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,052 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,623 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 24,130 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,808 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,048 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 22,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 21,507 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 20,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,836 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 17,632 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Mar 2007 12,779 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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YC04 WCG is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YC04 WCG, 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 YC04 WCG registered?

YC04 WCG is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YC04 WCG safe to buy?

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