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YR04 HBZ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,091 mi
Last recorded50,091 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HBZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,638 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 46,638 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 39,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s & n/s front tyre treads are starting to wear low on edges

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system starting to corrode

o/s & n/s front tyre treads are starting to wear low on edges

rear number plate is starting to delaminate

under vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 26 Feb 2014 36,411 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,904 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

non standard rear lights fitted

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2011 16,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

age cracking to osf tyre

corrosion to suspension componets

front discs worn

non standard rear lights fitted

osf tyre worn on edges

osf washer jet poor

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

Fail 15 Feb 2011 16,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

age cracking to osf tyre

corrosion to suspension componets

front discs worn

non standard rear lights fitted

osf tyre worn on edges

osf washer jet poor

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2010 13,767 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 11,453 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,077 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 5,254 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 5,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YR04 HBZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR04 HBZ, 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 YR04 HBZ registered?

YR04 HBZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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