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YF04 CJU

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,817 mi
Last recorded16,817 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 CJU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 16,817 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 16,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 16,643 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 16,476 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 15,749 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 15,591 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 15,582 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 15,221 miles

exhaust flexi piece deteriorated and centre exhaust silencer pipe badly corroded but not blowing

Pass 3 May 2018 14,833 miles

Nearside mirror casing loose

Offside washer jet not working

Offside wiper torn

Spare tyre defective flat

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,601 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 14,255 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 14,255 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,501 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,924 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 10,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 9,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,417 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 7,315 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded and had minor blow-sealed with paste.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,731 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,987 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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YF04 CJU is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YF04 CJU, 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 YF04 CJU registered?

YF04 CJU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is YF04 CJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 CJU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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