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YS04 EAJ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,211 mi
Last recorded115,211 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 EAJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 115,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 115,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play upper joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,749 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 108,746 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 104,224 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 98,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 94,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 75,871 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 60,788 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 47,969 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 47,969 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,400 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust flexy deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,832 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,987 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorating

slight misting of oil on steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2012 34,239 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 34,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,903 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,450 miles

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

power steering rack very slight leak

Fail 22 Jul 2010 29,450 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering rack very slight leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,069 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2008 20,077 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 13,057 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YS04 EAJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 YS04 EAJ, 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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YS04 EAJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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