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YD04 YEU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,242 mi
Last recorded109,242 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,242 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 95,955 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 May 2012 93,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 May 2012 93,021 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 May 2011 88,066 miles

Advise front driver and passenger seat cussions loose

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2011 88,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Advise front driver and passenger seat cussions loose

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 79,203 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust system secured with wire

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 1 Jun 2010 79,203 miles

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

exhaust system secured with wire

rear number plate delaminated

Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,929 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 9 Jun 2009 60,929 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 9 Oct 2007 47,997 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 YEU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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