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YF04 JFY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,112 mi
Last recorded84,112 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,112 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 68,596 miles

Brake fluid getting low

Coolant just above minimum

Engine oily

Both front cv boots slightly perished

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Parking brake.Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency.It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair ( 16% )

Radiator in poor condition

SRS light on

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,596 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front cv boots slightly perished

Brake fluid getting low

Coolant just above minimum

Engine oily

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

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

Radiator in poor condition

SRS light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,583 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 64,540 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Air bag light staying on

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,181 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 58,505 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 44,585 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 44,461 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,975 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 25,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,371 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,450 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 JFY is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF04 JFY, 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 JFY registered?

YF04 JFY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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