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YD04 YDS

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,140 mi
Last recorded125,140 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 YDS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 125,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 115,972 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 103,704 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 103,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 90,032 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 90,025 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 64,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,316 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 51,594 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 42,222 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,193 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,749 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,279 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 YDS is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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