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YF04 LMJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,323 mi
Last recorded66,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 LMJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 64,516 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 64,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 57,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 57,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

charge warning lamp on

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,519 miles

slight leak exhaust @ centre box

Fail 24 Sep 2019 49,519 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak exhaust @ centre box

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,194 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 38,141 miles

Exhaust front manifold shield loose

Exhaust front pipe flexible joint deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre measuring at 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn on inner to 2mm

Pass 22 May 2012 36,368 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Both front wipers very slightly torn, although still clearing windscreen

Exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

Exhaust manifold shield loose

Offside rear tyre worn close on inner

Pass 21 May 2011 34,980 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 28 May 2010 33,627 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre wearing on both inner and outer shoulder areas

Offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder, although 3mm across central 3/4 area

Pass 21 May 2009 32,731 miles

Battery insecure

Both front wipers starting to tear but still clearing windscreen effectively

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

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

Pass 31 May 2008 26,740 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,097 miles

two front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2007 21,097 miles

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

two front tyres worn on inner edge

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 LMJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

YF04 LMJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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