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YS04 NDL

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

31,238 mi
Last recorded31,238 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,238 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 61,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,879 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 51,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,416 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 45,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on both rear coil springs

long travel on handbrake

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

surface cuts on n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 3 Nov 2010 35,251 miles

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,924 miles

outer sill protection fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2009 29,150 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,367 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,449 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 10,447 miles

Offside 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 NDL is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NDL, 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 NDL registered?

YS04 NDL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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