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YB04 MMX

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,694 mi
Last recorded114,694 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 MMX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 114,694 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

strong advise both front tyres no tread inner edges. check wheel alignment

strong advise front exhaust bracket broken not fully supporting exhaust flexi.

strong advise! nearside rear tyre no tread on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2018 114,645 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow red (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside door mirror glass cracked

strong advise both front tyres no tread inner edges. check wheel alignment

strong advise front exhaust bracket broken not fully supporting exhaust flexi.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 109,080 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

spare tyre low on pressure

Fail 5 Jun 2017 109,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

noise,creaking from offside front top strut area?

spare tyre low on pressure

Pass 30 Nov 2015 84,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are winter tyres

exhaust corroded

rear tyre different size to front

Fail 27 Nov 2015 84,684 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are winter tyres

exhaust corroded

rear tyre different size to front

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,899 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 64,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 61,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,095 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 35,721 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 34,466 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,356 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 27,805 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 23,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 23,627 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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YB04 MMX is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YB04 MMX, 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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YB04 MMX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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