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YM04 SFU

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,944 mi
Last recorded109,944 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 SFU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,944 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 109,942 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,021 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 106,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 102,093 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

wiperblades getting to need replacement

Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,383 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 98,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,630 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 94,630 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 78,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 74,268 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 68,158 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,983 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 57,947 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 50,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 40,348 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 40,348 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 29,965 miles

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

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)

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 SFU is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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