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YS04 XDH

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,823 mi
Last recorded80,823 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,479 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,127 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,191 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 76,449 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 75,511 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 75,511 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 74,334 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 72,870 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,182 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 71,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 68,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 68,559 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 66,909 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 63,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2012 63,636 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 58,309 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 58,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 51,066 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 51,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 43,661 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,164 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,937 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 23,937 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XDH is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

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

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