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YC04 BCF

2004 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,992 mi
Last recorded78,992 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 BCF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 78,992 miles

Cut on offside front tyre (outer sidewall)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre splitting in tread area

Fail 16 Oct 2013 78,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Cut on offside front tyre (outer sidewall)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre splitting in tread area

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 73,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 65,020 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,373 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 31,846 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 21,220 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 BCF is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YC04 BCF, 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 YC04 BCF registered?

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

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