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YR04 HFM

2004 MG ZS

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,393 mi
Last recorded60,393 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HFM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 60,393 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 60,388 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 49,470 miles

brakes rusty due to standing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,435 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,435 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,649 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,649 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,882 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 42,882 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,429 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,860 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,578 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 33,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,144 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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YR04 HFM is a 2004 MG ZS in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

YR04 HFM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 HFM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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