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YY04 VCV

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VCV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 95,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres split

Pass 7 Jun 2013 86,078 miles

2x rear tyres started to perish

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2013 86,072 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2x rear tyres started to perish

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,005 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 79,941 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 79,941 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 76,426 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 76,426 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 63,154 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 52,241 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,234 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 VCV is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

YY04 VCV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is YY04 VCV safe to buy?

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