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YK04 VWM

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 60,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 60,283 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,755 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,889 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2014 44,889 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 42,338 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,719 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 36,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 31,000 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 31,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear tyres are worn to 2 and 3 mm

Fail 7 Oct 2008 25,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in rear tyres nail in o/s

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 7 Oct 2008 25,992 miles

cracks in rear tyres nail in o/s

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 6 Jul 2007 20,681 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 20,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 VWM is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

YK04 VWM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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