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YP04 ZZS

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,758 mi
Last recorded78,758 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 ZZS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 78,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer/inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,953 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside front strut top rough in operation

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2023 57,609 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 57,317 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,327 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 46,327 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under body (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center section of offside main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 45,542 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center section of offside main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread and inner edge 5mm (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 45,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center section of offside main chassis pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly in tread and inner edge 5mm (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 44,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 4mm (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2019 44,145 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 4mm (205/50/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 41,502 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre is age perishing/cracking

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2018 41,502 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 35,312 miles

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres 2mm also cracking and bold inner edges 205 50 16

Fail 4 May 2017 35,312 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

o/s/r n/s/r tyres 2mm also cracking and bold inner edges 205 50 16

Pass 7 May 2016 31,619 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 27,125 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn inner edges

rear washer not working

Fail 28 May 2015 27,122 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

coolant level low

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn inner edges

rear washer not working

Pass 31 May 2014 22,944 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven,inner edges

Fail 30 May 2014 22,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing uneven,inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 20,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

middle exhaust deteriorating,

Pass 7 Jun 2012 16,308 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 14,685 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 14,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 12,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,887 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,519 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 ZZS is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YP04 ZZS, 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 ZZS is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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