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YD04 YEL

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,643 mi
Last recorded94,643 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 94,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 94,643 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 83,696 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 83,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,492 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,079 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,634 miles

2.Advise slight play to o/s of steering rack(not excessive at time of test).

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,634 miles

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

1.Advise n/s wiper split

2.Advise slight play to o/s of steering rack(not excessive at time of test).

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,442 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 33,436 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 YEL is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YEL, 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 YD04 YEL registered?

YD04 YEL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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