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YF04 UGB

2004 MG ZS

Bronze Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,205 mi
Last recorded99,205 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UGB
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 99,205 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Nov 2020 99,166 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 28 May 2019 92,346 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 72,642 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 61,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2016 61,272 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 58,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 56,424 miles

Nearside and offside front,rear tyres wearing on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 53,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 50,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,939 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 46,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,113 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2009 36,200 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 28,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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YF04 UGB is a 2004 MG ZS in Bronze with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YF04 UGB, 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 YF04 UGB registered?

YF04 UGB is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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