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YS04 NFZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,332 mi
Last recorded104,332 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 NFZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 104,332 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 96,304 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 96,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,170 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 82,170 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,784 miles

Drivers side wiper blade rubber split.

High level stop light not working.

Nearside rear tyre getting low inner edge of its tread.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,244 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 70,235 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,951 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,951 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 53,240 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 53,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2009 44,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 44,421 miles

child/baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing for full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 26 Mar 2009 44,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

child/baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing for full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 37,224 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,464 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 NFZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NFZ, 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 NFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YS04 NFZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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