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YY04 GUE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,369 mi
Last recorded65,369 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 GUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 65,369 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,927 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,999 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 56,958 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,923 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 52,923 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracking

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,630 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 48,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,687 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 39,922 miles

both wiper blades split

Fail 21 Sep 2012 39,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,741 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,741 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,789 miles

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2009 21,194 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,503 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 17,600 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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YY04 GUE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY04 GUE, 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 GUE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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