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YY04 VME

2004 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 VME
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 74,256 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 74,256 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,779 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 67,779 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,700 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

eml lamp on

Pass 22 Feb 2014 60,282 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,550 miles

(rear discs rusty)parking brake .. your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency . it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Clunk from steering column on lock to lock check

brakes advisories RBT PARK BRAKE EFFICIENCY 17%

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Clunk from steering column on lock to lock check

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 47,758 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 28,683 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,631 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,701 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,189 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 VME is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

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

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