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YX04 VHE

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,165 mi
Last recorded111,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 VHE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,165 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 105,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 105,868 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,137 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 99,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 89,043 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 89,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,409 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,707 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 62,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 57,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,878 miles

travel to handbrake / corrosion to brake pipes and exhaust system

Fail 1 Sep 2009 51,734 miles

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

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

travel to handbrake / corrosion to brake pipes and exhaust system

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,655 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,379 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 VHE is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

YX04 VHE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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