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YP04 ZZG

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 ZZG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2015 68,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly cracking

o/s rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre slightly cracking

o/s rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,118 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

surface corrosion to fuel tank

Fail 20 Nov 2013 65,116 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper u/s

surface corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 21 Jan 2013 63,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 63,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,684 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 59,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 55,730 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 55,730 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,347 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,278 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 42,962 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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YP04 ZZG is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YP04 ZZG, 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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YP04 ZZG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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