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YU04 MKM

2004 MG Zr

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,274 mi
Last recorded81,274 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 MKM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,274 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 81,272 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 81,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil level low

Pass 24 Oct 2014 70,863 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 49,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,020 miles

clutch pedal cover missing

rear discs slightly lipped

srs light on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,239 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 25 Jun 2008 17,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight damage to both off side outer tyre walls /front and rear /

tail door wiper blade rubber worn

Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,657 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to both off side outer tyre walls /front and rear /

tail door wiper blade rubber worn

Fail 2 Aug 2007 14,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,659 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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YU04 MKM is a 2004 MG Zr in Purple with a 1,796cc 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 YU04 MKM, 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 YU04 MKM registered?

YU04 MKM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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