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YR04 DYB

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,918 mi
Last recorded71,918 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,918 miles

Front exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting perish

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 6 Oct 2015 71,918 miles

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

Front exhaust rubber missing

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting perish

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2014 66,666 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 66,666 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 63,345 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 59,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,891 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,657 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

n/s/r tyre cracking round outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,959 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 52,959 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,759 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 31,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,480 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 15,892 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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YR04 DYB is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DYB, 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 DYB registered?

YR04 DYB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 DYB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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