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YY04 XLE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,708 mi
Last recorded145,708 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XLE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 145,708 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2013 136,509 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,992 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 123,972 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 112,274 miles

Both front wiper-blades starting to split

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

Fail 14 May 2011 112,274 miles

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

Both front wiper-blades starting to split

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 101,081 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 101,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 72,605 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,788 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

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 XLE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XLE, 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 YY04 XLE registered?

YY04 XLE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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