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YO04 SUA

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,180 mi
Last recorded129,180 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 SUA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 129,180 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No visible locking devices on brake callipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 126,026 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 122,088 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 118,062 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged Both front slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 111,773 miles

Plastic covers over outer sills

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both front slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 111,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both front slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 104,429 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel tank corroded

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

No visible locking devices on calipers

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

Oil leak slight ()

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both front slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis legs and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,978 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slight fraying (5.2.2a)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,398 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel tank corroded

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Plastic covers over outer sills

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,333 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2013 81,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 81,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,918 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 62,143 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,274 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 47,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,581 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 SUA is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SUA, 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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YO04 SUA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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