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YU04 MHX

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,402 mi
Last recorded63,402 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 MHX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread Slightly Distorted.

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 63,401 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread Slightly Distorted.

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 60,753 miles

exhaust corroded on joints and brackets

front wiper spliting on ends cleening screen o/k

Fail 10 Nov 2014 60,735 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded on joints and brackets

front wiper spliting on ends cleening screen o/k

Pass 30 Dec 2013 55,269 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 48,547 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 48,471 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 40,185 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 40,184 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,322 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 20,763 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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YU04 MHX is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YU04 MHX, 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 YU04 MHX registered?

YU04 MHX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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The MOT history for YU04 MHX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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