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YR04 HHN

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,294 mi
Last recorded114,294 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 114,294 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,011 miles

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front headlamp aim slightly low

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

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

Slight misting of oil leak around engine

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 105,011 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine management light on

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front headlamp aim slightly low

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

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

Slight misting of oil leak around engine

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,539 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 94,539 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 82,103 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,103 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2011 72,317 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 61,823 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 61,823 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 51,133 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 51,133 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 25,575 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 HHN is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR04 HHN, 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 YR04 HHN registered?

YR04 HHN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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