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YF04 JGZ

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

54,369 mi
Last recorded54,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 JGZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 54,369 miles

exhaust front section rusty

sill covers fitted

under body rusting

Fail 21 Jan 2017 54,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust front section rusty

sill covers fitted

under body rusting

Pass 16 Jan 2016 51,997 miles

outer sill covers fitted

slight imbalance rear foot brake

under body rusting

Fail 16 Jan 2016 51,997 miles

outer sill covers fitted

slight imbalance rear foot brake

under body rusting

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 48,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember rusting.

Handbrake may require adjustment.

Parts of the underbody rusting.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2015 48,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front crossmember rusting.

Handbrake may require adjustment.

Parts of the underbody rusting.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 46,776 miles

engine light on.

handbrake may require adjustment.

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

plastic sill covers fitted.

vehicle underbody getting rusty.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 46,771 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on.

handbrake may require adjustment.

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

plastic sill covers fitted.

vehicle underbody getting rusty.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,873 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracked

n/s/f wiper blade split at edge

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

plasatic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2013 44,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracked

n/s/f wiper blade split at edge

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread (3mm)

o/s/f tyre tread cracking

plasatic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2012 43,598 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 28 May 2011 41,614 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel tank corroding

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

o/s/ wing mirror insecure

Fail 18 May 2011 41,412 miles

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

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

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

fuel tank corroding

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

o/s/ wing mirror insecure

Pass 29 May 2010 36,798 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 27,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2007 21,750 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 21,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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 JGZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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