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YM04 SJX

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,435 mi
Last recorded58,435 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 SJX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2021 58,435 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both inner sills slightly corroded

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front chassis legs slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,667 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 19 Nov 2020 57,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,902 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

nearside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,706 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 52,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 50,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 50,504 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 48,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 46,252 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2015 46,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,474 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 40,649 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 40,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,135 miles

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

offside front cv boot slight leakage of grease

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,481 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,926 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jun 2007 19,955 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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YM04 SJX is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YM04 SJX, 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 YM04 SJX registered?

YM04 SJX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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