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YY04 VCL

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,587 mi
Last recorded50,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VCL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,587 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 45,106 miles

All 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,191 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,568 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,504 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 VCL is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY04 VCL registered?

YY04 VCL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is YY04 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY04 VCL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY04 VCL have outstanding finance?

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