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YW04 FFZ

2004 MG ZS

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,376 mi
Last recorded97,376 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 FFZ
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 97,376 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 97,276 miles

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

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 90,318 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 90,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 88,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 88,027 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 77,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,081 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,635 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,985 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 37,323 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 28,410 miles

Offside Front 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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YW04 FFZ is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

YW04 FFZ is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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