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YK04 VWD

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,087 mi
Last recorded125,087 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VWD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 125,087 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 120,336 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 120,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 113,862 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 113,862 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 107,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 107,071 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 97,276 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 96,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

rear silencer 1x support bracket snapped off

Pass 19 Jan 2013 90,241 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 90,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 83,445 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,445 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 72,122 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 63,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2010 63,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 55,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,406 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,475 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 VWD is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWD, 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 YK04 VWD registered?

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

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