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YY04 XTG

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,893 mi
Last recorded80,893 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 XTG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,181 miles

battery weak

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Feb 2017 71,114 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working offside & nearside (1.2.1b)

battery weak

front disc coroding

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,748 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 54,673 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,304 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,304 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,985 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 30,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,931 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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YY04 XTG is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

YY04 XTG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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