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YR04 HHX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,322 mi
Last recorded104,322 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 HHX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,322 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 104,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

perishing and nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,351 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2015 95,346 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 87,452 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Apr 2014 87,452 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,249 miles

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

bonnit catch sticky

Pass 12 May 2012 65,855 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 59,035 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 59,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,252 miles

nearside front tyre side wall is slightly damaged and is perishing

offside and nearside rear tyre treads are spliting

Pass 5 Jul 2008 39,394 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,398 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 HHX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel 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 HHX, 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 HHX registered?

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

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