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YD04 RFY

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,719 mi
Last recorded105,719 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 RFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 105,719 miles

outer sill badly corroded nearside at rear

outer sill badly corroded offside at rear

Fail 8 Mar 2021 105,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

outer sill badly corroded nearside at rear

outer sill badly corroded offside at rear

Pass 26 Feb 2020 101,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 101,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system offside near rear axle blown on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,256 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 86,945 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 86,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 83,798 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 83,746 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,458 miles

offside outer cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,474 miles

off side front brake has a slight bind

Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

off side front brake has a slight bind

Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,605 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,423 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

rear windows tinted

Fail 17 Oct 2012 58,392 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

tinted rear windows

Pass 22 Oct 2011 50,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,120 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,897 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,403 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,834 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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YD04 RFY is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue 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 YD04 RFY, 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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YD04 RFY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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