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YM04 GBU

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,151 mi
Last recorded88,151 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 GBU
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 88,151 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 88,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2013 78,923 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 69,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 63,216 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 63,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 55,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine noisy

Pass 29 May 2009 47,363 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2008 38,169 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 25,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 25,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YM04 GBU is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YM04 GBU, 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 YM04 GBU registered?

YM04 GBU is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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