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YM54 GJZ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,921 mi
Last recorded103,921 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GJZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 103,921 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 103,921 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,272 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 88,271 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)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 77,528 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 69,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,442 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,699 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,713 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 51,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 42,809 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,170 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,791 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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YM54 GJZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black 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 YM54 GJZ, 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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YM54 GJZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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