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YE04 BBX

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 BBX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 79,084 miles

Rear tyres perished

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 May 2014 79,084 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear tyres perished

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2013 70,863 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 70,863 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 68,591 miles

Battery insecure

boot floor repaired? (tyre well)

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

oil misting at n/s rack gaiter

Fail 27 Jun 2012 68,481 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

boot floor repaired? (tyre well)

o/s drive shaft seal leaking

oil misting at n/s rack gaiter

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,317 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,777 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 42,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,744 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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YE04 BBX is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YE04 BBX, 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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YE04 BBX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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