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YO04 KJU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,072 mi
Last recorded156,072 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 KJU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 156,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 137,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 137,443 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 133,775 miles

Body has slight corrosion wheel archers (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Pass 28 Jul 2016 126,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine light

Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine light

Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light

slight hand brake travel

Fail 1 Aug 2014 110,214 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine light

slight hand brake travel

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,679 miles

engine light

Pass 1 Aug 2012 94,520 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 94,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,478 miles

engine light

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,169 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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YO04 KJU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue 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 YO04 KJU, 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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YO04 KJU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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