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YM04 TBZ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 TBZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 84,607 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 84,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,753 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 76,753 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,435 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,435 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 70,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,268 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 67,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,869 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,033 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,770 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 40,334 miles

surface age cracks to offside+nearside rear tyres

Pass 19 Jun 2007 29,825 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 TBZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red 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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

YM04 TBZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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