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YC54 HMZ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

237,873 mi
Last recorded237,873 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 HMZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 237,873 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 237,646 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 227,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 226,955 miles

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 209,515 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 208,983 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 189,931 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 189,931 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 169,803 miles

door handles insecure

o s f lower ball joint nut has nail in instead of split pin

Fail 26 Feb 2016 169,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,866 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 145,681 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 125,257 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 124,632 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,658 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,590 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 85,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 73,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,535 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 41,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 30,372 miles

o/s/r door handle broken

Pass 30 Nov 2007 28,595 miles

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?

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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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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