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YX04 WCL

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,966 mi
Last recorded81,966 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WCL
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,966 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Camshaft Carrier / Cover Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Underbody & Brake Lines Undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2024 81,966 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Camshaft Carrier / Cover Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Underbody & Brake Lines Undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2023 81,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 79,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,488 miles

under body and suspension have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,390 miles

underbody of vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2018 72,384 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underbody of vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,628 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jul 2017 68,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front rubber mount (7.1.1)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,928 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,496 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 49,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,160 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2012 36,100 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,896 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,596 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

some deterioration in nearside rear tyre(tears)

Pass 12 May 2008 21,925 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,898 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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YX04 WCL is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX04 WCL, 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 YX04 WCL registered?

YX04 WCL is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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