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YO04 SSZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

86,821 mi
Last recorded86,821 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 SSZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,821 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,380 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gauiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlights frosted on lens but beam pattern just showing

Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering gauiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlights frosted on lens but beam pattern just showing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,408 miles

residue found around n/s front steering rack joint

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 39,601 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 36,506 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,991 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

N/S/F Tyre Cut

SRS Light ON

Pass 17 Mar 2011 29,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,879 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,775 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,848 miles

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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YO04 SSZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YO04 SSZ, 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 YO04 SSZ registered?

YO04 SSZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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The MOT history for YO04 SSZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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