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YC04 YZX

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

67,451 mi
Last recorded67,451 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,451 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

subframe mounting prescribedarea is corroded but not considered exessive offside front

Fail 26 Apr 2017 67,413 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre is deterioated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is deterioated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is deterioated

Fail 13 Mar 2017 65,788 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sump (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Both front and osr tyres badly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 53,126 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 53,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,041 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,662 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 50,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing off outter edge

Pass 8 Feb 2012 49,056 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 49,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,616 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,982 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,402 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,593 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 24,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,000 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 YZX is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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