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YW04 EJA

2004 MG ZS

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,251 mi
Last recorded96,251 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 EJA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,251 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE WASHER JET WEAK

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR EXHAUST BAFFELS NOISEY

Fail 13 Dec 2021 96,244 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH NEAR SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE LEVER SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OFFSIDE WASHER JET WEAK

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

REAR EXHAUST BAFFELS NOISEY

Pass 5 Oct 2020 92,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 92,389 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 92,385 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 92,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 89,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,480 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 89,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 89,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,540 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 75,744 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 65,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 53,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 46,075 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 46,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 36,149 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 26,154 miles

front pads getting low

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to lift on rubber bonding

rear exhaust centre and middle rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,603 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,971 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 EJA is a 2004 MG ZS in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YW04 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

YW04 EJA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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