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YX04 UPB

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,634 mi
Last recorded70,634 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UPB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 70,634 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 70,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 64,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,388 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 57,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 57,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside and offside front discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,465 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 47,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,618 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 26,803 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 UPB is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UPB, 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 YX04 UPB registered?

YX04 UPB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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