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YS04 NJY

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,086 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,532 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,306 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,306 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 63,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,441 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 58,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 52,713 miles

Advise adjusting handbrake.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight cracking in nearside rear tyre but no cords or ply visible.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 52,689 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Advise adjusting handbrake.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight cracking in nearside rear tyre but no cords or ply visible.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 47,530 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 NJY is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS04 NJY registered?

YS04 NJY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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The MOT history for YS04 NJY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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