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2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,370 mi
Last recorded66,370 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 NUM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,370 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack misted with oil (power assisted rack)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 66,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack misted with oil (power assisted rack)

Pass 18 May 2012 61,648 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 61,608 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2011 58,042 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 58,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,314 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 29 Mar 2010 50,304 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 May 2009 42,522 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 42,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,997 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YX04 NUM is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YX04 NUM, 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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YX04 NUM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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