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YL04 HRR

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 HRR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 78,217 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 78,217 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,194 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 71,188 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,763 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 63,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Battery insecure

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,851 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,833 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,024 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,024 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 36,302 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 21,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,299 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,606 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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YL04 HRR is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YL04 HRR, 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 YL04 HRR registered?

YL04 HRR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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