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YS04 EFT

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,888 mi
Last recorded33,888 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 33,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 32,440 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear inner/outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 31,393 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

small crack in windscreen

Pass 25 May 2021 30,204 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 29,423 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 28,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 27,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar/rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 21 May 2018 27,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar/rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 May 2017 25,622 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 22,381 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 21,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 19,817 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 19,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 18,494 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 17,089 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2010 15,587 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 May 2009 13,541 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres slightly distorted and wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2009 13,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres slightly distorted and wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2008 11,808 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,601 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 EFT is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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