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YY04 YRX

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

69,969 mi
Last recorded69,969 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 56,410 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 56,410 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

slight damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,046 miles

power steering pump pully bent

side skerts insecure

accedent damage to front of car

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

no clutch pedal anti slip rubber fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 45,054 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

accedent damage to front of car

coolant top hose rubbing on manifold

font wiper blades deterated

offside front brake disc pitted

power steering pump pully bent

side skerts insecure

no clutch pedal anti slip rubber fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,205 miles

power steering pump pully noisey

Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,205 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering pump pully noisey

Pass 2 Aug 2008 26,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2008 26,747 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,942 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 17,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YRX is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

YY04 YRX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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