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YY04 VCG

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,349 mi
Last recorded79,349 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,349 miles

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,033 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,818 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 64,810 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 61,181 miles

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

power steering rack has a slight misting of oil on rack

Pass 29 Apr 2010 56,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 48,983 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 48,983 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,322 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,122 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 VCG is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

YY04 VCG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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