MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort only just met. System in need of adjustment or repair
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. Corroded inside and around clip (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort only just met. System in need of adjustment or repair
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. Corroded inside and around clip (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower ball joint has a nail used as a locking device
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear side lampd different brightness
top and bottom covers fitted
tow bar socket stop lamp not working
wires loose in boot
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower ball joint has a nail used as a locking device
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Rear side lampd different brightness
top and bottom covers fitted
tow bar socket stop lamp not working
wires loose in boot
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front lower ball joint locking device nut has a nail being used
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear side lamps different brightness offside and nearside
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
electrical wiring loose on boot
offside front and rear ,nearside front outer door handles insecure but working / opperating ok
stop lamp not working on trailer socket
top and bottom covers fitted , lower cover loose nearside inner wing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front lower ball joint locking device nut has a nail being used
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear side lamps different brightness offside and nearside
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
electrical wiring loose on boot
offside front and rear ,nearside front outer door handles insecure but working / opperating ok
stop lamp not working on trailer socket
top and bottom covers fitted , lower cover loose nearside inner wing
door handles insecure
o s f lower ball joint nut has nail in instead of split pin
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
door handles insecure
o s f lower ball joint nut has nail in instead of split pin
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front brake grabbing slightly
offside rear parking brake requiers mino adjustment
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front brake grabbing slightly
offside rear parking brake requiers mino adjustment
o/s/r door handle broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG ZS?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YC54 HMZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YC54 HMZ, 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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YC54 HMZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 November 2004.
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