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YT54 CHY

2004 MG ZS

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 CHY
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 138,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various suspension and chassis components heavily corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 5 Mar 2019 126,393 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,037 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 121,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,586 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 117,571 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,835 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 99,542 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 93,715 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 93,713 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 84,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

srs light on

Fail 22 Aug 2012 84,266 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery loose in tray

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

srs light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,519 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs warning lamp on system inoperative { maybe part of mot test next year }

Fail 24 Aug 2011 72,519 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs warning lamp on system inoperative { maybe part of mot test next year }

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,630 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,630 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,563 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 51,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 369,658 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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 CHY is a 2004 MG ZS in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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