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YS04 XAV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

63,425 mi
Last recorded63,425 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 XAV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,013 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 52,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 46,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 46,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,518 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 47,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,848 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,318 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 21,318 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 15,430 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 15,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front tyres low on tread

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

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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YS04 XAV is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 YS04 XAV, 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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YS04 XAV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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