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YY54 VMD

2004 MG ZS

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,125 mi
Last recorded51,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG ZS58,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VMD
MakeMG
ModelZS
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,125 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 51,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 41,882 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 41,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 33,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 32,632 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 32,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 25,131 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,734 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 13,411 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 13,411 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 10,673 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 8,175 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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YY54 VMD is a 2004 MG ZS in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY54 VMD, 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 YY54 VMD registered?

YY54 VMD is a 2004 MG ZS, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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