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YJ04 PGP

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,335 mi
Last recorded91,335 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 PGP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,335 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 91,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 85,859 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 85,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,895 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,568 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 69,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 63,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 61,747 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 61,747 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 54,708 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,706 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 47,686 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,657 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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YJ04 PGP is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJ04 PGP, 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 YJ04 PGP registered?

YJ04 PGP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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