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YD04 RLY

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 RLY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 80,301 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 80,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,934 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2014 73,932 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,337 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2013 66,326 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,780 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 58,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 52,393 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,426 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 44,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 36,574 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 36,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,998 miles

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

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

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 RLY is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc 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 YD04 RLY, 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 RLY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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