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YM04 HXL

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 HXL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,678 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 67,852 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly out of shape (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 57,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,696 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nearside rear,offside front,nearside front tyres all perished

rear exhaust very rusty

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Fail 20 Aug 2012 36,423 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside rear,offside front,nearside front tyres all perished

rear exhaust very rusty

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,960 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 22,658 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,515 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 13,941 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 8,751 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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YM04 HXL is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YM04 HXL, 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 YM04 HXL registered?

YM04 HXL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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