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YV04 EVY

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,813 mi
Last recorded60,813 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 EVY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2013 60,813 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,813 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 53,712 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,712 miles

Both Front brake discs are slightly worn

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,809 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

Fail 29 Sep 2011 44,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box deteriorated inside

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,804 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,409 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 Sep 2009 22,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 12,907 miles

both front tyres wearing inner tread pattern, plus slightly cracking in tread pattern.

power steering belt cracked.

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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YV04 EVY is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YV04 EVY, 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 YV04 EVY registered?

YV04 EVY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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