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YT04 EXN

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,924 mi
Last recorded96,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 EXN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 96,924 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 96,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,966 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,966 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,890 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,890 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer broken (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 79,605 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,605 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)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 75,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 71,304 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 71,303 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,997 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 66,997 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,645 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 58,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 54,686 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 54,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 41,033 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 33,955 miles

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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YT04 EXN is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YT04 EXN, 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 YT04 EXN registered?

YT04 EXN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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