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YX04 WDA

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WDA
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2017 126,550 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

The exhaust is deteriorated and leaking slightly

The front brake discs are very corroded and starting to judder

The n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

The o/s main brake pipe is quite corroded

The o/s/f brake pads are quite worn

The rear anti roll bar mounts are very corroded

The sills are covered and are very corroded at the front

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,469 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT CUT AND WEEP OF GREASE

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE SILENCER

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong way round (4.1.A.1a)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR LARGE OUTER VOID BUSHES PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT CUT AND WEEP OF GREASE

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE SILENCER

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,217 miles

the area around the front subframe mounting is corroded

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the front exhaust is deteriorated and has a broken mounting

the n/s headlamp has a poor beam image

the n/s/r brake disc and pads have been heat damaged and have a poor efficiency

the o/s main brake pipe is quite badly corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 99,217 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

the area around the front subframe mounting is corroded

the drivers door is stripped and there is no inner handle fitted

the front brake discs are deteriorated

the front exhaust is deteriorated and has a broken mounting

the n/s/r brake disc and pads have been heat damaged and have a poor efficiency

the o/s main brake pipe is quite badly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 84,491 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,299 miles

partial check nsr seatbelt, childseat fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,296 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

partial check nsr seatbelt, childseat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 74,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 63,106 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,709 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,826 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades poor to clear sreen

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,965 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,017 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YX04 WDA is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YX04 WDA, 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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YX04 WDA is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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