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YR04 HGU

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,738 mi
Last recorded59,738 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 43,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,128 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,248 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 20,248 miles

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

movement in o/s top engine mounting stabiliser to body mounting

Pass 23 Mar 2007 9,098 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 HGU is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU registered?

YR04 HGU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is YR04 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 HGU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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