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YS04 XDE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,629 mi
Last recorded77,629 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 77,629 miles

n/s/f o/s/f rack ram seals leaking BORDERLINE

o/s/f n/s/f outer c.v.boots cracking

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 17 May 2016 77,612 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f rack ram seals leaking BORDERLINE

o/s/f n/s/f outer c.v.boots cracking

oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 11 May 2015 72,329 miles

both cv boots cracking

front indicators fading

n/s/r tyre wall

Pass 19 May 2014 68,000 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 67,961 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 65,509 miles

Centre Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery flat

coolant level low

Pass 1 May 2012 63,181 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

temporary exhaust mounting rear box

Fail 27 Apr 2012 63,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

temporary exhaust mounting rear box

Pass 11 May 2011 59,590 miles

cable ties holding up rear exhaust

Fail 3 May 2011 59,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cable ties holding up rear exhaust

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,333 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,216 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,731 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,173 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 XDE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue 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 YS04 XDE, 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 XDE registered?

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

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