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YF04 YWJ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,208 mi
Last recorded107,208 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 YWJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 107,208 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)

possible fault headlamp auto adjuster

slight corrosion n/s front inner wing under bonnet

slight corrosion o/s / n/s floors to inner sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills

Fail 27 Oct 2015 107,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

possible fault headlamp auto adjuster

slight corrosion n/s front inner wing under bonnet

slight corrosion o/s / n/s floors to inner sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills

Pass 28 Oct 2014 100,727 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion o/s / n/s floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills

slight movement on battery securety

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,333 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 94,331 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,280 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 85,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,008 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,417 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,806 miles

no spare wheel.

Pass 2 May 2009 57,782 miles

no spare wheel in vehicle.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,867 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine maniment light staying on

Fail 18 Sep 2008 53,867 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine maniment light staying on

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,796 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 YWJ 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 62.5%.

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 YWJ, 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 YWJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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