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YX04 UNF

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,996 mi
Last recorded77,996 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UNF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 77,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,567 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,567 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,195 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,779 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre worn on edge

drivers seat base insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2013 56,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre worn on edge

drivers seat base insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,817 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 52,817 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,543 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 47,526 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,991 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,991 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,241 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,239 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking up, not to cords

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,500 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,735 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 22,735 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UNF is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UNF, 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 UNF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 August 2004.

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