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YK04 VWV

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,286 mi
Last recorded68,286 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VWV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,286 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked on side wall and in tread

Fail 26 May 2015 68,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre cracked on side wall and in tread

Pass 9 May 2014 62,346 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 57,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2013 57,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,792 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2011 49,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 49,328 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,539 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,539 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,739 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 43,682 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 33,256 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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YK04 VWV is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YK04 VWV, 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 YK04 VWV registered?

YK04 VWV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YK04 VWV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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