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YE04 DVZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,275 mi
Last recorded118,275 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 DVZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,275 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 11 Apr 2017 118,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Central stop lamp not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side by shock absorber (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side sill (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 111,172 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Apr 2016 111,172 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Mar 2015 107,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2015 107,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2014 97,470 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,222 miles

slight split in rubber end on osf wiper blade

Fail 2 Apr 2013 89,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight split in rubber end on osf wiper blade

Pass 31 Mar 2012 80,432 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 80,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,941 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,648 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,449 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,449 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 38,099 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 38,099 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,043 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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YE04 DVZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YE04 DVZ, 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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YE04 DVZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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