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YE04 AZR

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,775 mi
Last recorded112,775 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 AZR
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2020 112,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 109,523 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 109,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working & offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 101,769 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 88,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,948 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 72,563 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,563 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 64,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,520 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,647 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,533 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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YE04 AZR is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YE04 AZR, 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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YE04 AZR is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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