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AJ04 YXD

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,479 mi
Last recorded125,479 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YXD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 125,479 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 125,479 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 110,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 103,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearsde front wiper blade starting to split .

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wiper blade split and missing

Spare tyre defective

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 103,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearsde front wiper blade starting to split .

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wiper blade split and missing

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,507 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyre treads 4mm

nearside front outer tyre sidewall has slight cut

Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,507 miles

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)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyre treads 4mm

nearside front outer tyre sidewall has slight cut

Pass 6 May 2010 76,748 miles

205/45zr17

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all light fluctuating poss alternator

nearside front brake pads 80% worn

offside front brake pads 75% worn

rear brakes has slight bind but better when jacked without suspension hanging

Fail 6 May 2010 76,748 miles

205/45zr17

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all light fluctuating poss alternator

nearside front brake pads 80% worn

offside front brake pads 75% worn

rear brakes has slight bind but better when jacked without suspension hanging

Fail 1 May 2010 76,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

the lights vary in intensity possibly due to votage variations from alternator

Pass 20 May 2009 61,858 miles

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

both rear tyres extensive surface cracking

Fail 20 May 2009 61,858 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)

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

both rear tyres extensive surface cracking

Pass 7 May 2008 53,386 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 50,452 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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AJ04 YXD is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ04 YXD, 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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AJ04 YXD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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