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YY04 XLM

2004 MG ZS

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,312 mi
Last recorded72,312 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XLM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 72,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 69,691 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 68,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,820 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 66,443 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 65,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,139 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 54,018 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 40,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 36,391 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 36,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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YY04 XLM is a 2004 MG ZS in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YY04 XLM, 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 YY04 XLM registered?

YY04 XLM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YY04 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY04 XLM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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