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YW04 ETE

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,677 mi
Last recorded78,677 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 ETE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 78,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 78,677 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 76,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,305 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 71,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,672 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,479 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,464 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 60,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,655 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,267 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 45,082 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 38,068 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,068 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 31,748 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 ETE is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ETE, 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 ETE registered?

YW04 ETE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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The MOT history for YW04 ETE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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