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YX04 XEJ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 83,502 miles

hid lights fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 78,682 miles

handbrake travel requires adjustment

rear brakes require service

Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 68,148 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 62,011 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 62,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 56,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,236 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,805 miles

Poor pattern on headlights.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 20 Mar 2009 42,782 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Poor pattern on headlights.

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,651 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 XEJ 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 83.3%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ registered?

YX04 XEJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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