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YM04 HTG

2004 MG ZS

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,564 mi
Last recorded134,564 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HTG
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 134,563 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s floor pan webs (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 128,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 122,217 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

floor pan starting to corrode

Fail 12 Dec 2014 115,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

floor pan starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2013 108,906 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 94,653 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 86,659 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 80,979 miles

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)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 80,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 62,237 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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YM04 HTG is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HTG, 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 HTG registered?

YM04 HTG is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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