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YR04 EZG

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,470 mi
Last recorded62,470 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EZG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,470 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 62,465 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,876 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both o/s and n/.s rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2014 48,715 miles

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

both o/s and n/s rear tyres are deteriorated on the outer edges

Fail 15 May 2014 48,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both o/s and n/s rear tyres are deteriorated on the outer edges

Pass 31 May 2013 42,600 miles

2x rear tyres age cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2012 34,686 miles

eml light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,640 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 34,640 miles

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

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,679 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,603 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 20,661 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 14,901 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 EZG is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EZG, 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 EZG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR04 EZG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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