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YD54 JRO

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

90,728 mi
Last recorded90,728 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 JRO
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,728 miles

nearside rear door handle loose

Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,718 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

nearside rear door handle insecure opens from outside and inside

Pass 1 Jul 2014 85,669 miles

Exhaust front flexi section broken but not blowing at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2014 85,668 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust front flexi section broken but not blowing at time of test

Fail 5 Jul 2013 75,491 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamps cloudy,but beam pattern and intensity ok

e.m.light on

rear brake disc 's badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 75,491 miles

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

both headlamps cloudy,but beam pattern and intensity ok

e.m.light on

rear brake disc 's badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 62,518 miles

SRS light is on

headlamps are hazey but meet requirements this time

nearside front wheel has a slight buckle

Fail 18 Jun 2012 62,518 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

SRS light is on

headlamps are hazey but meet requirements this time

nearside front wheel has a slight buckle

Pass 27 Jun 2011 50,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 50,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

IGNITION SWITCH BROKEN/FAULTY

Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,184 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Jun 2010 40,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,091 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,221 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 21,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YD54 JRO is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YD54 JRO, 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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YD54 JRO is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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