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YY04 UDB

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,025 mi
Last recorded92,025 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,025 miles

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

Rear Tyres Cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 92,001 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 May 2013 86,154 miles

near/side and off/side 205/45 ZR 17 tyres perished in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 3 May 2013 86,154 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near/side and off/side 205/45 ZR 17 tyres perished in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 8 May 2012 82,803 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 82,803 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,235 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 76,235 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 68,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 68,593 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

power steerin g belt cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,598 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,592 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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 UDB is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UDB, 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 UDB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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