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YM04 SFK

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,069 mi
Last recorded54,069 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 SFK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,069 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Fail 4 Jan 2017 54,069 miles

Nearside 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)

20% front brake imbalance

engine oil low

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,565 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 44,632 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 44,630 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 39,245 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 35,563 miles

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

srs lamp indicates a fault with the system

Pass 14 May 2012 35,563 miles

srs lamp indicates a fault with the system

Pass 25 May 2011 31,667 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,435 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 28,428 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2009 24,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,266 miles

power steering belt

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 SFK is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SFK, 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 YM04 SFK registered?

YM04 SFK is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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