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YS04 DYU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

143,450 mi
Last recorded143,450 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 DYU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 143,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 143,450 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect x2 (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 143,436 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)

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)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

engine light on

wiring loom hanging down onto offside driveshaft.

Fail 10 May 2017 143,434 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster in op (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 143,433 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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 position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front window in opp

battery cable insecure

engine oil leak

noise from cambelt area

Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,103 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 128,672 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Fail 30 May 2014 128,671 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Fail 28 May 2014 128,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Off side front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Pass 28 May 2013 120,462 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 120,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 105,852 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 105,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 97,978 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 87,924 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 87,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 72,872 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 41,069 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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YS04 DYU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 YS04 DYU, 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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YS04 DYU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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