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YC04 YZM

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,761 mi
Last recorded71,761 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 YZM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 71,761 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body covered in sealant

Pass 12 Oct 2023 70,090 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in sealant

Pass 10 Oct 2022 68,066 miles

underbody covered in sealants

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in sealants

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody covered in sealants

Pass 14 Oct 2020 65,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 62,431 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,661 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,724 miles

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by jacking point (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 43,860 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f door handle loose

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,860 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f door handle loose

Pass 28 May 2013 40,522 miles

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

nearside fronnt door handle surround partly broken.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,900 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 32,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 28,223 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 23,913 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,252 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 11,304 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 11,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YZM is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YZM, 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 YC04 YZM registered?

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

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