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YY04 NBX

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,211 mi
Last recorded90,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 NBX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 90,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,380 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 89,371 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,595 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,409 miles

Oil Filter Leaking Oil

Fail 27 Aug 2014 44,503 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,503 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,929 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 41,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 39,139 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD BROKEN

OSF TRACK ROD END MIN PASS SLIGHT LIFT IN BALL JOINT WILL NOT AFFECT BRAKES AND STEERING AT TIME OF MOT TEST

OSR BRAKE V/SLIGHT BIND

bottom arm busher rusty ??? noted

front and rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,170 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,746 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 33,745 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 28,094 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,535 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 23,759 miles

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

Offside Front 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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YY04 NBX is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY04 NBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY04 NBX registered?

YY04 NBX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is YY04 NBX safe to buy?

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