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YU04 XYT

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,318 mi
Last recorded115,318 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 XYT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 115,318 miles

[both inner sill] body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,018 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle lowerd at the time off test

Fail 12 Oct 2013 78,284 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle lowerd at the time off test

Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 79,612 miles

battry lose

Fail 19 Jun 2010 55,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen cracked offside not yet into zoned area

Pass 19 Jun 2010 55,822 miles

screen cracked offside not yet into zoned area

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,365 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 48,365 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 33,421 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 33,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 20,215 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 XYT is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YU04 XYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU04 XYT registered?

YU04 XYT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is YU04 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU04 XYT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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