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YW04 BLJ

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,051 mi
Last recorded126,051 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 BLJ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 126,051 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 126,051 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut split pin missing

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

Offside Front Upper ball joint nut split pin missing

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 122,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 122,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material round by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch has corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2019 112,168 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 112,164 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,881 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 105,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 98,989 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 98,989 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 91,057 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 91,057 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,601 miles

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

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 14 May 2014 77,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 77,079 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 72,965 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 May 2013 72,965 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 64,674 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 51,576 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 51,576 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 17 Jul 2010 38,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,888 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 25,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,314 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 16,254 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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YW04 BLJ is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YW04 BLJ, 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 YW04 BLJ registered?

YW04 BLJ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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