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VU04 ZYR

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,657 mi
Last recorded99,657 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZYR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,657 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 99,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 93,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 89,757 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

steering rack nearside gaiter damp

Fail 8 May 2013 89,757 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

steering rack nearside gaiter damp

Pass 4 May 2012 75,987 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 May 2012 75,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,199 miles

N/S/F tyre inner edge tracking

Fail 21 Apr 2011 65,199 miles

N/S/F tyre inner edge tracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 51,164 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,546 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 27,973 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

battery light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,973 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

battery light on

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,184 miles

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

slight binding o/s rear brake

Fail 27 Apr 2007 25,184 miles

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

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

front brake pads becoming low

slight binding o/s rear brake

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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VU04 ZYR is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU04 ZYR, 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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What year was VU04 ZYR registered?

VU04 ZYR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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