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YC04 BBN

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,271 mi
Last recorded41,271 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 BBN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,271 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 41,271 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,972 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 34,081 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Apr 2018 34,006 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,244 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 25,755 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,755 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,379 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 21,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 19,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Apr 2012 19,229 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2011 16,960 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,965 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 11,350 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 11,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,427 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 9,427 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 7,425 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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YC04 BBN is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC04 BBN, 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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YC04 BBN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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