CarVerify

Free Car Check

YS04 EFY

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,853 mi
Last recorded105,853 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,853 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 105,832 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,780 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 96,660 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 90,687 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack has slight weapage.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering rack has slight weapage.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,787 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,787 miles

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

engine mil lamp permantley illuminated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 82,669 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 78,089 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 78,023 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres have severe cracking in the tread sections but not exposing ply cords. replacement required

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,381 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 62,368 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,071 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
Full MG Zr reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YS04 EFY is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YS04 EFY?

You can check the full history of YS04 EFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YS04 EFY registered?

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

Is YS04 EFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS04 EFY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS04 EFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YS04 EFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.