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YG54 TZW

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,921 mi
Last recorded72,921 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 TZW
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,921 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

two front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

two front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2014 62,243 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 62,166 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine noisy, tapping loudly on start

Fuel pipe corroded at rear

Fuel tank corroding

N/S/R wheel rim bent

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F outer door handle loose

O/S/F wheel rim slightly bent

Oil dripping from air box

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres stepped

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 55,827 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,853 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,801 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,598 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 20,433 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YG54 TZW is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG54 TZW, 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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YG54 TZW is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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