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YK04 VXE

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VXE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2014 74,883 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 70,355 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 64,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre as cracks in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2010 58,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 51,747 miles

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

handbrake nearly at end of its travel

Fail 27 Apr 2009 51,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake nearly at end of its travel

Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,473 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,473 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 33,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 33,589 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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YK04 VXE is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK04 VXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK04 VXE registered?

YK04 VXE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is YK04 VXE safe to buy?

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