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YJ04 TNR

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,489 mi
Last recorded83,489 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ04 TNR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 83,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 83,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Boot wont open, but is secure

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,644 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,354 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,521 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)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,419 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,048 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,665 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,287 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 41,287 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,934 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,005 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 TNR is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TNR, 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 TNR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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