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YS04 EAY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,324 mi
Last recorded90,324 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 EAY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 90,324 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

Fail 28 Oct 2015 90,324 miles

MIL LIGHT ON

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 86,551 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,551 miles

Nearside 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 82,358 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2013 82,358 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2012 79,416 miles

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,012 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 73,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 66,011 miles

O/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to crack.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 50,628 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in threads

fuel tank has surface corrosion but not yet excessive

rear wiperblade splitting

seat coverings partially loose

slight gearbox oil leak

steering rack has slight misting of fluid but not yet excessive

windscreen washer hose drips water onto brake fluid resivoir

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,628 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking in threads

fuel tank has surface corrosion but not yet excessive

rear wiperblade splitting

seat coverings partially loose

slight gearbox oil leak

steering rack has slight misting of fluid but not yet excessive

windscreen washer hose drips water onto brake fluid resivoir

Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,822 miles

Advise - slight dampness around power steering rack.

Fail 12 Jul 2008 35,822 miles

Advise - slight dampness around power steering rack.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 20,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 EAY is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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