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YT04 EXJ

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,021 mi
Last recorded44,021 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 EXJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dry advise to wax oil

Fail 18 Dec 2013 44,021 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

dry advise to wax oil

Pass 6 Nov 2010 41,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,044 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,186 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 22,950 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 22,950 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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YT04 EXJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YT04 EXJ, 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 YT04 EXJ registered?

YT04 EXJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is YT04 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT04 EXJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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