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YD04 XBB

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,119 mi
Last recorded92,119 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XBB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,119 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 74,041 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 65,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,653 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 54,645 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre on limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 41,620 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 41,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 18,210 miles

all tyres cracking slightly on tread face

both front tyres on 3mm

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 25 Apr 2007 18,210 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

all tyres cracking slightly on tread face

both front tyres on 3mm

nearside washer poor output of fluid

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,180 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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YD04 XBB is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD04 XBB, 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 YD04 XBB registered?

YD04 XBB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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