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YM04 TCJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 TCJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,741 miles

front brake pads getting low

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2014 72,067 miles

BOILS (COOLING FAN NOT SEEN WORKING?)

FRONT EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

handbrake long tavel

o/s/f seatbelt web slight fray

Fail 25 Jul 2014 72,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOILS (COOLING FAN NOT SEEN WORKING?)

FRONT EXHAUST RUBBER MISSING

handbrake long tavel

o/s/f seatbelt web slight fray

Pass 26 Jul 2013 64,843 miles

front wipers rubber split on ends

offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,764 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 60,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 55,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

offside rear wheel beaing has slight noise

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,798 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 48,630 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,410 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,630 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 TCJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YM04 TCJ, 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 TCJ registered?

YM04 TCJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 August 2004.

Is YM04 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM04 TCJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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