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YR04 DZS

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,396 mi
Last recorded107,396 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 DZS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 107,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 100,129 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,028 miles

power steering belt in poor condition

slight bulge in near side rear tyre tread pattern

slight bulge in off side rear tyre tread pattern

Fail 28 Jan 2015 95,021 miles

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

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

power steering belt in poor condition

slight bulge in near side rear tyre tread pattern

slight bulge in off side rear tyre tread pattern

Pass 30 Jan 2014 77,516 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,244 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 74,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 69,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 61,567 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 61,567 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,445 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,041 miles

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

front screen marked

nearside rear tyre wall cut (not to cords)

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 DZS is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DZS, 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 DZS registered?

YR04 DZS is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for YR04 DZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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