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YY04 KOW

2004 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 KOW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 87,383 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 86,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 84,931 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 84,931 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2014 83,330 miles

Brake pipes greased stoping full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front cv boot has grease covering hub but no visable splits

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2014 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes greased stoping full inspection

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front cv boot has grease covering hub but no visable splits

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 81,515 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 81,515 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 73,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 May 2012 73,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2011 59,454 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge and starting to misshape.

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

Fail 25 May 2011 59,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge and starting to misshape.

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

Pass 24 May 2010 48,511 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 48,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2009 40,173 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 30,938 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 23,574 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 KOW is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KOW, 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 KOW is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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