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YS04 FRC

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,225 mi
Last recorded71,225 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 FRC
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,225 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 71,214 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 66,432 miles

extra lights showing from washer jets

Fail 30 May 2014 66,432 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

extra lights showing from washer jets

rear exhaust sticking out could be harmfull to pedestrians would need cutting and rewelding

Pass 3 Jul 2012 50,584 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,577 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 42,699 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe protrudes further then a standed system

Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,317 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe extends past the rear bumper further then a standard exhaust rear tail pipe would

Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,719 miles

rear exhaust tail pipe extends past the rear bumper further than a standard exhaust rear tail pipe would.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,709 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear exhaust tail pipe extends past the rear bumper further than a standard exhaust rear tail pipe would.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,030 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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YS04 FRC is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS04 FRC, 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 YS04 FRC registered?

YS04 FRC is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is YS04 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 FRC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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