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YY04 NWC

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 NWC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 81,597 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 81,595 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,092 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 79,092 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,627 miles

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

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 30 Aug 2013 70,627 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,503 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,970 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 57,971 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 52,873 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,564 miles

rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 30 May 2008 40,102 miles

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

nearsidr rear tyre slight mishapen

Fail 29 May 2008 40,102 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearsidr rear tyre slight mishapen

Fail 1 May 2007 30,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

Pass 1 May 2007 30,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres wearing off on inner edges

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 NWC is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 NWC, 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 YY04 NWC registered?

YY04 NWC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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