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YM04 HTV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HTV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 116,350 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 116,350 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 115,058 miles

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 115,057 miles

Emissions not tested engine boiled over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,784 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 114,784 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,644 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,901 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,833 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 53,464 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 34,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,318 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 24,315 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 14,171 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 14,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YM04 HTV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YM04 HTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM04 HTV registered?

YM04 HTV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 June 2004.

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