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FY53 YJN

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,679 mi
Last recorded66,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 YJN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,679 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 66,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 57,768 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,504 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 50,734 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 50,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 49,444 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

signs of damage to both n/s outer tyre walls in poor condition but no cords visable at time of test

Pass 9 May 2013 47,787 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 May 2013 47,787 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,941 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 41,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,503 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 32,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 32,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 24,435 miles

slight play in o/s track rod end

Fail 18 Jan 2008 24,386 miles

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

slight play in o/s track rod end

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,090 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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FY53 YJN is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY53 YJN, 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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FY53 YJN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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