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YS04 DZU

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,438 mi
Last recorded51,438 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 DZU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 51,438 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 51,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,994 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 49,994 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides splitting slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 49,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 49,263 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 48,900 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,525 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated flat (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 39,275 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 37,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 37,514 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,747 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,188 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 31,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,780 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 29,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,972 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 27,972 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,973 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 22,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 2 Jun 2008 15,292 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 15,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 11,072 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 DZU is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YS04 DZU, 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 YS04 DZU registered?

YS04 DZU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YS04 DZU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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