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YS04 NBN

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 NBN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,012 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 121,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 107,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 107,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 105,306 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 104,986 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 91,914 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mesh coverd over headlights

Fail 29 Dec 2016 91,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 79,353 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 79,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to tear

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 73,696 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

corrosion on exhaust system

drivers drop window sticking

drivers exteria door handle stiff in operation

nearside front brake disc shield corroded

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection of related body components

rear tyres worn to 2mm wear indicator bars (1.6mm minimum legal tread depth)

rear wiper blade worn

registration lamp ilumination deteriorated

rust on fuel tank

rust on underbody/underbody components

some uneven tread wear on rear tyres

tailgate lock stiff in operation

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,011 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,815 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 61,815 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

High level stop light not working

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,275 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 54,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 47,650 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 47,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,513 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 41,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,329 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 24,666 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 NBN is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NBN, 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 NBN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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