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YY04 YRS

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,438 mi
Last recorded70,438 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,438 miles

Both headlight beam patterns are weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 70,396 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-rear in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Also torn at end. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front-rear in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Also torn at end. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlight beam patterns are weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Around steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 67,929 miles

Damp around steering rack.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Both tyres are perished and splitting in tread and worn stepped.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,929 miles

Damp around steering rack.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front-rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Both tyres are perished and splitting in tread and worn stepped.

Pass 5 Jul 2016 65,073 miles

Both outer cv boots are perished.

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Beam pattern is weak. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished and worn stepped.

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in also perished and worn stepped.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack is damp. (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jun 2015 60,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 60,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,772 miles

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,202 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 51,202 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 46,391 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 40,915 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 36,282 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 30,511 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 25,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 191,078 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 YRS is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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