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YD04 XBE

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XBE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 94,065 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,667 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

minor perishing of both front tyers.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 84,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

minor perishing of both front tyers.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,213 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,100 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 69,100 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 56,959 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Jul 2010 56,959 miles

air bag light on

Fail 6 Jul 2009 49,155 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Front tracking needs attention

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,155 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Front tracking needs attention

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,260 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in the treads

Nearside door scratched

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,392 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 30,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 XBE is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD04 XBE, 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 XBE registered?

YD04 XBE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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