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YW04 BNV

2004 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,745 mi
Last recorded114,745 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 BNV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 114,745 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 104,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2014 104,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2013 90,616 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 75,448 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,458 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,529 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 42,529 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2007 32,877 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,877 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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YW04 BNV is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 YW04 BNV, 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 YW04 BNV registered?

YW04 BNV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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