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YS04 XOJ

2004 MG ZS

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,180 mi
Last recorded138,180 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XOJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 138,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension has corrosion

under body has corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 134,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine Management light on

Front Registration plate slightly damaged

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 132,898 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 20 Oct 2016 132,898 miles

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

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)

registration plate insecure plate (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 130,698 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 129,212 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 129,210 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2011 129,205 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 129,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 126,292 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 123,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 121,930 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 121,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside 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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YS04 XOJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

YS04 XOJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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