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YD04 XCE

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,394 mi
Last recorded113,394 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XCE
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 113,394 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 113,378 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 112,110 miles

Nearside Front Air box behind radiator not adequately supported

Nearside Front Major suspension creak - Unknown origin

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

Offside Front Major suspension creak - Unknown origin

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 112,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Air box behind radiator not adequately supported

Nearside Front Major suspension creak - Unknown origin

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

Offside Front Major suspension creak - Unknown origin

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 105,796 miles

Heavy creak from offside front suspension.No reason found.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 100,312 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 100,312 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 92,183 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 82,139 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 74,777 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,701 miles

babby seat nsr pant jacking ponts

Fail 23 Feb 2010 71,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

babby seat nsr pant jacking ponts

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 53,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,262 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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YD04 XCE is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD04 XCE, 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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YD04 XCE is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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