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YD04 YDL

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,773 mi
Last recorded112,773 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 112,773 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front outer c.v boots perished

both front upper suspension mountings corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 112,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front outer c.v boots perished

both front upper suspension mountings corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 108,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 108,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 101,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 101,245 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 92,398 miles

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

bodywork damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2012 92,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bodywork damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,936 miles

frt brake pads 75% worn

osf seat tilt in-op

Oil leak

osf steering arm (tie rod) slight play

osr tyre bald on inner edge and 1.6mm rest of the tyre low on tread 2.mm, advise renew.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 75,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

excessive reserve travel on handbrake

frt brake pads 75% worn

osf seat tilt in-op

osr tyre bald on inner edge and 1.6mm rest of the tyre low on tread 2mm.advise renew

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,349 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,531 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,930 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake slight high

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 YDL is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YDL, 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 YDL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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