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YM04 SGY

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,036 mi
Last recorded101,036 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 101,035 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 93,675 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 84,638 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 84,638 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 76,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,887 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,887 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and splitting

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,107 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)

The stalk to operate the washers is slightly insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,107 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

The stalk to operate the washers is slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,775 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking in tread.

engine management light on.

front exhaust support rubber split.

nearside rear tyre has heel/toe wear.

washer/wiper stalk loose but still funtions.

Pass 19 May 2009 36,659 miles

nearside front and offside front wipers split

slight cracking to nearside rear tyre

wiper control damaged

Pass 31 May 2008 27,495 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 11,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 SGY is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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