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YY53 YYM

2004 MG ZS

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,342 mi
Last recorded55,342 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YYM
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,342 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 55,341 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,785 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,844 miles

Alternator belt perished

Both front outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

Exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jan 2013 44,138 miles

middle to rear exhaust join has slight corrosion

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,693 miles

Auxiliary drive belts starting to perish

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Slight corrosion on steel brake lines

Pass 5 Jan 2011 35,685 miles

Auxiliary drive belt starting to perish

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,041 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 25,041 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,136 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,877 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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YY53 YYM is a 2004 MG ZS in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY53 YYM, 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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YY53 YYM is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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