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YK04 VVY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,730 mi
Last recorded77,730 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VVY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,730 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn badly on edges, close to legal limit and cuts in side wall

Fail 15 Nov 2017 77,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Offside front tyre worn badly on edges, close to legal limit and cuts in side wall

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,988 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Engine lower stabiliser bush deteriorated and has movement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering rack damp on offside

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,988 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

Engine lower stabiliser bush deteriorated and has movement

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering rack damp on offside

Pass 30 Nov 2015 70,187 miles

Steering rack damp

Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,185 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering rack damp

Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,645 miles

Engine oil filter leaking

Exhaust blow at front joint

Exhaust corroded at rear joint

Front brake pads wearing thin

Offside rear parking brake slightly down on RBT

Slight drag on offside front wheel

Fail 22 Nov 2014 67,645 miles

Engine oil filter leaking

Exhaust blow at front joint

Exhaust corroded at rear joint

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake slightly down on RBT

Slight drag on offside front wheel

Fail 22 Nov 2013 62,345 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,345 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s front tyre worn 0n inner edge.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 55,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s front tyre worn 0n inner edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 50,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,318 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished & right on legal limit

side play in park brake lever(does not disengage pawl)

wiper blades deteriated

Pass 23 Nov 2009 40,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,865 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 39,864 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 27,073 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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YK04 VVY is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YK04 VVY, 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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YK04 VVY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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