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YO04 VZC

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 VZC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,970 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 93,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,653 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 80,364 miles

SLIGHT AIR LEAK FROM EXHAUST FLEXI, PASSED EMISSION TEST

Pass 5 Feb 2014 73,700 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 73,700 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,974 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,249 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 65,244 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 56,606 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

N/S/R rotational

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

n/s/r seat has child seat installed during test

Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,606 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r seat has child seat installed during test

Pass 3 Sep 2010 51,792 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

middle section of exhaust pipe corroded

nearside front wheel buckled on inner rim

small cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,661 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 35,601 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 15,695 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 15,695 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,777 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 VZC is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver 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 YO04 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

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

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