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YD04 XBJ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,072 mi
Last recorded91,072 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 XBJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 91,072 miles

bonnet catch seized

engine management light on

oil level low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,570 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 88,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 83,026 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,354 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge/tread starting to seperate/crack

Fail 20 Mar 2014 80,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn thin on inner edges/tread seperating

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,528 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,485 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 66,247 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,247 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2010 55,169 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 44,714 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 44,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,396 miles

Battery insecure

Both wipers smearing slightly

Hand brake travel slightly high

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)

Oil leak

Oil level on min mark

Fail 7 Jun 2008 34,386 miles

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

Battery insecure

Both wipers smearing slightly

Hand brake travel slightly high

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)

Oil leak

Oil level on min mark

Fail 14 May 2007 25,380 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wiper split

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

Pass 14 May 2007 25,380 miles

Rear wiper split

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

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 XBJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBJ, 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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YD04 XBJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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