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YR04 EZK

2004 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,570 mi
Last recorded122,570 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 EZK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 122,570 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 122,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broke (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust sat on rear axle (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired painted over (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired painted over (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear number plate light lashing with indicator

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,805 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 97,497 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 97,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 86,031 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has blow in center to rear silencer joint

Fail 9 Feb 2013 86,031 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has blow in center to rear silencer joint

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,731 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,854 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,021 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 72,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,482 miles

engine undertray fitted

rear discs corroding

sill over covers fitted

uneven wear nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2008 68,482 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

rear discs corroding

sill over covers fitted

uneven wear nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2007 64,123 miles

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

sill covers fitted.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2007 64,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine top cover fitted.

engine under cover fitted.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 46,743 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 EZK is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EZK, 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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YR04 EZK is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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