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YY04 PYH

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,837 mi
Last recorded64,837 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 PYH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,837 miles

lower part of air filter box insecure

underside fuel breather pipe crushed

Fail 3 Mar 2015 64,837 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

lower part of air filter box insecure

underside fuel breather pipe crushed

Pass 11 May 2013 61,051 miles

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

n/s/fuel pipe damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r n/s/r tyre outer walls cracking

Fail 9 May 2013 61,051 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

emmissions not tested due to exhaust blowing

n/s/fuel pipe damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r n/s/r tyre outer walls cracking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 55,690 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall split but not exposing any cords

s r s light on dash

Pass 10 May 2011 50,420 miles

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

metal and plastic fuel lines bent and crimped in two places ?

Pass 26 May 2010 44,995 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 44,962 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,566 miles

advise air bag light on

Fail 8 Jun 2009 39,566 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise air bag light on

Pass 22 May 2008 32,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 26,488 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 PYH is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PYH, 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 PYH registered?

YY04 PYH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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