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YD04 XBV

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,635 mi
Last recorded76,635 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,635 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low+cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear section of brake pipe

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2014 76,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre getting low+cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear section of brake pipe

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2013 72,677 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise windscreen washer bottle leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2013 72,677 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise windscreen washer bottle leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,504 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 67,504 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,454 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,219 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 48,219 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 40,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,357 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,706 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 24,706 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XBV is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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