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YB04 XHX

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,766 mi
Last recorded63,766 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 XHX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,766 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,170 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

abs wiring to front not sequerd and chaffing

front brake disks worn

suspention is very hard with little travel

Fail 26 Jul 2010 59,170 miles

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

abs wiring to front not sequerd and chaffing

front brake disks worn

suspention is very hard with little travel

Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,901 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,733 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 43,543 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,693 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 35,693 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 XHX is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YB04 XHX, 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 YB04 XHX registered?

YB04 XHX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is YB04 XHX safe to buy?

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