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YS04 XMV

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,548 mi
Last recorded90,548 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XMV
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 90,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,295 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,037 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)

travel noted on parking brake

Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,920 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 32,618 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,618 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 XMV is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS04 XMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS04 XMV registered?

YS04 XMV is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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