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AX04 YKR

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YKR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 89,708 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 81,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 78,102 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 72,486 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,854 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 62,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,840 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 51,848 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 51,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

plastic over sills fitted

slight damp n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2012 40,882 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 40,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,433 miles

front and rear number plates raised characters and poor colouring

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 8 Oct 2010 61,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front and rear number plates raised characters and poor colouring

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,017 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 28,017 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 17,732 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AX04 YKR is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX04 YKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AX04 YKR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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