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YX54 XHB

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,033 mi
Last recorded55,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XHB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

sun stip fitted encroaching zone A - but not affecting the drivers view

Fail 28 Jan 2017 55,033 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

sun stip fitted encroaching zone A - but not affecting the drivers view

Pass 15 Jan 2016 47,239 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

e m l lamp stays on

non standard rear silencer fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 40,420 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 40,397 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 22 Jan 2013 37,080 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,388 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 35,382 miles

emissions printer inop

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,106 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,479 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 32,479 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 29,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 26,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,125 miles

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

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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YX54 XHB is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX54 XHB, 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 YX54 XHB registered?

YX54 XHB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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