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YR04 DYF

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,446 mi
Last recorded117,446 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 DYF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,446 miles

crack in windscreen not affecting view

engine management light on

nearside front brake bind slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 117,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

crack in windscreen not affecting view

engine management light on

nearside front brake bind slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 112,361 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ crack in windscreen not in drivers view at time of test.

3/ Both front outer drive shaft gaiters becoming perished.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 112,344 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1. Slight damage to windscreen. 2. Offside front tyre wearing on edges. 3. Unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers.

4. Crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,220 miles

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2015 99,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,399 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,789 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 70,125 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 59,061 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,306 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,113 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 17,487 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 DYF is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR04 DYF, 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 DYF registered?

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

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