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YJ04 SMT

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,417 mi
Last recorded103,417 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 SMT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2021 103,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,034 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 101,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 99,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 98,082 miles

Rear back box baffles loose.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,720 miles

Baffles loose in rear back box

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 11 Jun 2015 92,400 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,445 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 80,965 miles

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.8mm

Nearside rear tyre worn low and on the inner edge

Fail 4 May 2013 80,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn to 2.8mm

Nearside rear tyre worn low and on the inner edge

Pass 5 May 2012 74,499 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 74,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 67,372 miles

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

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

o/s front child seat fitted not allowing full check of adult seat belt

Pass 7 May 2010 60,071 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 52,558 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 13 May 2008 39,751 miles

Drivers wiper blade starting to split.

Exhaust back box started blowing slightly.

Handbrake lever comes up high.

Rear washer jet inop.

Rear wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 38,450 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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YJ04 SMT is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJ04 SMT, 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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YJ04 SMT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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