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YU04 MDJ

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

55,045 mi
Last recorded55,045 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 MDJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 55,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 55,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2013 48,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 42,696 miles

exhaust backbox flange deteriorating

front coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/r outer door handle broken, but can still open door from outside

rear bumper slightly insecure

slight wear on inside edges of both rear tyres

Fail 19 May 2012 42,696 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust backbox flange deteriorating

front coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r outer door handle broken, but can still open door from outside

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear bumper slightly insecure

slight wear on inside edges of both rear tyres

slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 May 2011 37,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear door handle comes away from vehicle if it is not supported.

Fail 14 May 2011 37,866 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear door handle comes away from vehicle if it is not supported.

Pass 22 May 2010 33,798 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 33,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,632 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 28,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,987 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,804 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 20,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YU04 MDJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YU04 MDJ, 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 YU04 MDJ registered?

YU04 MDJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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