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YD04 JBY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,473 mi
Last recorded89,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 JBY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 89,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipes rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 89,468 miles

Battery insecure Clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Cover deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipes rusty

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 83,727 miles

Engine light on

Pass 7 Jul 2014 79,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,014 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 78,014 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,449 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 62,445 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,605 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 51,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,369 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 49,366 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 35,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,271 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 17,329 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 17,329 miles

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

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

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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YD04 JBY is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YD04 JBY, 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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YD04 JBY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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