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YB04 MLN

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

80,027 mi
Last recorded80,027 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 MLN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 80,027 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 69,988 miles

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,013 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 60,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 58,469 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,459 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 56,849 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

centre brake light not working

rear tyres slightly perished

small cut on inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre-205/45/17

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,378 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 54,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,403 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,403 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

nsf tyre cracking in treads

osr tyre outer wall damaged

wheel alignment check

Pass 25 Jun 2012 46,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 46,840 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,791 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,791 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2008 18,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

fuel tank slightly rusty

n/s/r, o/s/r, o/s/f, tyres cracking, slight deterioration.

unable to check both rear adult belts due to child seats being fitted. lap belt tested ok.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel tank slightly rusty

n/s/r, o/s/r, o/s/f, tyres cracking, slight deterioration.

unable to check both rear adult belts due to child seats being fitted. lap belt tested ok.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,119 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 14,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking

off side front tyre wall cut

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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YB04 MLN is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YB04 MLN, 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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YB04 MLN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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