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YM04 SGZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

69,222 mi
Last recorded69,222 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 69,222 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 65,301 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 57,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2023 57,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 50,919 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing un even (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 50,917 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective full of water (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing un even (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 44,893 miles

exhaust rusting

wiper linkage wearing

Pass 22 Dec 2020 42,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 39,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount on sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,563 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to fuel tank

Fail 13 Dec 2017 32,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 22 Jun 2016 26,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 26,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2014 25,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section deteriated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 25,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust section deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 24,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear part of exhaust centre section deteriated

Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear part of exhaust centre section deteriated

Fail 3 Jul 2012 23,443 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,443 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 20,930 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 18,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,013 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 15,010 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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)

all tyres perrished

Pass 13 May 2008 9,961 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 6,809 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 6,809 miles

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

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 SGZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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