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YV04 GVX

2004 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

141,838 mi
Last recorded141,838 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 GVX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,838 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 137,566 miles

tail pipe missing

Fail 3 Oct 2016 137,566 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Oct 2015 130,078 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 114,061 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 105,516 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres inner edge bald

Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,191 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly scorred

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,124 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,618 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,200 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,646 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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YV04 GVX is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

YV04 GVX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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