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YH04 VGG

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,767 mi
Last recorded78,767 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 VGG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,767 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 68,449 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 68,449 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,047 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Uneven treadwear both rear tyres.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 54,122 miles

Auxilliary drive belts in poor condition

Coolant level low

Exhaust emissions only just within limits

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tryes worn in a stepped manner and lightly perished

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floor areas

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,122 miles

Auxilliary drive belts in poor condition

Coolant level low

Exhaust emissions only just within limits

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tryes worn in a stepped manner and lightly perished

Surface corrosion in inner sills/floor areas

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,691 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 30,943 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 21,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 17,412 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit, wearing off on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2007 11,683 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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YH04 VGG is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH04 VGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH04 VGG registered?

YH04 VGG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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