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YC54 OYJ

2004 MG ZS

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,199 mi
Last recorded155,199 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2024 155,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 148,947 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 148,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 141,768 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 141,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,702 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 134,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 129,112 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 129,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 123,909 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 123,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,145 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 111,512 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 641,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 102,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 102,453 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,444 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 84,493 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,046 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 73,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 67,631 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 67,325 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 57,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,387 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 39,749 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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 OYJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OYJ, 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 YC54 OYJ registered?

YC54 OYJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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