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YK04 VXU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

97,908 mi
Last recorded97,908 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 VXU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outer edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 92,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside and outer edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 85,111 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 85,111 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 77,943 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 77,943 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 73,060 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 73,060 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,322 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 69,322 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 66,569 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 66,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,848 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 57,848 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 46,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,385 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,849 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,541 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 VXU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 YK04 VXU, 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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YK04 VXU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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