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YR04 CZU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,035 mi
Last recorded81,035 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 CZU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,035 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 81,035 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate BOTH (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,339 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,703 miles

Rear engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,917 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,917 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,245 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 56,060 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,319 miles

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

offside rear tyrew cracking on side

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,181 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 47,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,362 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,627 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 43,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,479 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,869 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight surface cracks to tread

Fail 31 Jul 2007 29,627 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,627 miles

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

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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YR04 CZU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR04 CZU, 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 YR04 CZU registered?

YR04 CZU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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