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YY04 GSZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,006 mi
Last recorded85,006 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GSZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 85,006 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

covers on sills

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

covers on sills

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,102 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,190 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,076 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 76,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 76,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,694 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 63,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 63,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,894 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 57,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs badley corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 44,712 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 37,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,874 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 30,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YY04 GSZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY04 GSZ, 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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YY04 GSZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 April 2004.

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