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YT54 APY

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,305 mi
Last recorded114,305 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 APY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 114,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 108,560 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,861 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 95,861 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 87,316 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,472 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2011 67,825 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

small chips in front screen

Fail 23 Sep 2011 67,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

small chips in front screen

Pass 27 Sep 2010 57,971 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,850 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,951 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,316 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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YT54 APY is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YT54 APY, 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 YT54 APY registered?

YT54 APY is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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