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YB04 XJU

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,154 miles

Front Upper coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,161 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,204 miles

N/s/r tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted covering part of vehicle structure.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 74,204 miles

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

N/s/r tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted covering part of vehicle structure.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear shocks losing damping effect

exhaust heavily corroded in multiple places

intermittent problem with o/s/f door lock

Fail 9 Apr 2013 65,484 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear shocks losing damping effect

exhaust heavily corroded in multiple places

intermittent problem with o/s/f door lock

Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,440 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,747 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 44,322 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,654 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,479 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,665 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 XJU is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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