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YS04 EBC

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,191 mi
Last recorded110,191 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 EBC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,191 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 110,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 97,095 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 97,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,195 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 85,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,537 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 73,537 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 Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 70,566 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 70,566 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,069 miles

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

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

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,379 miles

gear stick knob loose

heater control handle missing

noise from o/s engine

ecu light on

Fail 20 Aug 2008 40,379 miles

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

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

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

ecu light on

gear stick knob loose

heater control handle missing

noise from o/s engine

Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,162 miles

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

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 EBC is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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