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YE04 FZR

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,567 mi
Last recorded123,567 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 FZR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 123,567 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 123,567 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 110,503 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 104,772 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

eml light on

Fail 28 May 2015 104,769 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

eml light on

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 101,285 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 101,279 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 96,815 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 96,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 90,507 miles

eml on

Pass 6 Jun 2011 83,292 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 83,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,169 miles

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

Offside front floor pan impact damage

Fail 28 May 2010 73,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front floor pan impact damage

Pass 14 May 2009 64,000 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 64,000 miles

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 23 May 2008 53,824 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 41,826 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 41,826 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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 FZR is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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