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YX04 PXU

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,805 mi
Last recorded82,805 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 PXU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,805 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 75,762 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 66,529 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 66,517 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,733 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,412 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 44,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 44,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 36,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 28,424 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 28,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 19,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 14,215 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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YX04 PXU is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX04 PXU, 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 YX04 PXU registered?

YX04 PXU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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