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YH04 HGL

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 HGL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 76,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2015 76,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,271 miles

handbrake travel

inner rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Apr 2014 69,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

handbrake travel

inner rear brake pads wearing low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,289 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 63,264 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,277 miles

offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,990 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front c.v gaiter weeping grease

offside rear tyre screw in tread

Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,980 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

offside front c.v gaiter weeping grease

offside rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 10 Apr 2010 44,513 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 44,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 39,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,949 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 31,949 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,253 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 24,253 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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YH04 HGL is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 YH04 HGL, 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 YH04 HGL registered?

YH04 HGL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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