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YS04 EFF

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,261 mi
Last recorded74,261 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust rubber split

Fail 27 Oct 2016 68,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust rubber split

Pass 20 Oct 2015 62,050 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 59,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 59,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 56,070 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 May 2013 56,070 miles

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)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 May 2012 51,211 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 51,199 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,372 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,721 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,720 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 22,211 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,020 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 19,020 miles

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

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 EFF is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

YS04 EFF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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