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YE04 MZP

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

61,914 mi
Last recorded61,914 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 MZP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 61,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 61,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 61,448 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Not fully through the hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,971 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 59,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 57,770 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 55,428 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 55,428 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 53,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,281 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 48,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 45,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,681 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,876 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,492 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 17,500 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 15,224 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 15,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2007 13,124 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 MZP is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YE04 MZP, 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 YE04 MZP registered?

YE04 MZP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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