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YR04 DYD

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,080 mi
Last recorded52,080 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 DYD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 52,080 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 46,969 miles

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

Vehicle has suffered accident damage to front end.

Fail 5 May 2010 46,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Vehicle has suffered accident damage to front end.

Pass 8 May 2009 39,334 miles

****FRONT END OF VEHICLE DAMAGED****

Air filter housing insecure

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bottom engine mounting incorrectly fitted and cracked

Fail 5 May 2009 39,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

****FRONT END OF VEHICLE DAMAGED****

Air filter housing insecure

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

bottom engine mounting incorrectly fitted and cracked

Pass 7 May 2008 34,427 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 29,836 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 29,836 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 DYD is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DYD, 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 DYD registered?

YR04 DYD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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