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YH04 VGR

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 VGR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,895 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 100,893 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod insecurely attached 2 x front cv boots split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 88,551 miles

sills,backing sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,698 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,698 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

engine oil contaminated with water (emulsified)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 87,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords crack in the outer wall 205/45x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction of rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

engine oil contaminated with water emulsified

water leaking from the engine

Pass 2 Aug 2014 86,789 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 86,787 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,864 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2013 76,864 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,966 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,382 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,417 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 VGR is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH04 VGR, 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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YH04 VGR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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