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YH54 XRU

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,748 mi
Last recorded181,748 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 XRU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 181,748 miles

Corrosion on o/s front floor

Rear top spring cups corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes becoming worn

Pass 25 Sep 2024 176,510 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2023 170,651 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 164,635 miles

Corrosion on metal brake pipes

Corrosion on n/s rear lower inner wing

Corrosion on o/s front shocker

Corrosion on rear anti roll bar brackets

Rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 25 Sep 2021 158,078 miles

Corrosion on front floors

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wing

Pass 19 Sep 2020 152,080 miles

Corrosion on front floors

Corrosion on rear anti roll bar brackets

Outer & inner c/v boots leaking grease

Pass 16 Sep 2019 143,828 miles

Damage to n/s rear road wheel

Rear trailing arm bushes becoming worn

Rear tyres approaching wear bars

Pass 14 Sep 2018 133,743 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 123,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 114,259 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 103,653 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 94,467 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 84,858 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,272 miles

Corrosion on rear brake disc.

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,724 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,974 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 51,296 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,809 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,109 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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YH54 XRU is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH54 XRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH54 XRU registered?

YH54 XRU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is YH54 XRU safe to buy?

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