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YR04 HCE

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,336 mi
Last recorded48,336 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HCE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,550 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sidewall damaged n/s/f tyre no cords showing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 42,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

outer sidewall damaged n/s/f tyre no cords showing

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 18,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,736 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 15,736 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,842 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,851 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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YR04 HCE is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR04 HCE, 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 YR04 HCE registered?

YR04 HCE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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