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YM04 YRC

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,776 mi
Last recorded132,776 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 YRC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 132,776 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 132,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 127,193 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer fronts (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 127,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outer fronts (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 121,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Nearside door mirror glass broken, still has a view to the rear.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 121,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter leaking grease

Nearside door mirror glass broken, still has a view to the rear.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 119,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 113,479 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 113,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 106,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 100,187 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 86,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,956 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,956 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,316 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres scrubbing on edges

rattle from engine

slight exhaust blow rear box

stone chips o/s top of w/screen

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,426 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 34,426 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YRC is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YRC, 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 YRC registered?

YM04 YRC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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