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YS04 XCE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,725 mi
Last recorded91,725 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 91,725 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 86,338 miles

Blow from center exhaust connection

NS number plate light weak

OS fog light weak

OSR tyre low in tread

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 May 2015 86,338 miles

Blow from center exhaust connection

NS number plate light weak

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

OS fog light weak

OSR tyre low in tread

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2014 82,391 miles

Off side outer sill corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 82,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Off side outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,042 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,288 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 74,288 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 67,516 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,999 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,181 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 40,485 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,521 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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YS04 XCE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS04 XCE, 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 YS04 XCE registered?

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

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