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YE04 JZG

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,059 mi
Last recorded97,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 JZG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2016 97,059 miles

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)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,069 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2013 86,242 miles

Drivers side wiper blade split but not enough to obscure vision during operation

Exhaust tailpipe heat shield detached

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust rubber mounting heavily perished

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 86,019 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Drivers side wiper blade split but not enough to obscure vision during operation

Exhaust tailpipe heat shield detached

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust rubber mounting heavily perished

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,250 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 79,130 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,209 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,657 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 69,372 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 62,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 42,760 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 37,099 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 37,099 miles

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

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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YE04 JZG 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 56.3%.

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 YE04 JZG, 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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YE04 JZG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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