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YY04 YGJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,243 mi
Last recorded68,243 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YGJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,243 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,243 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 60,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,702 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,099 miles

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,400 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 40,400 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 33,098 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,513 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 18,249 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,249 miles

exhaust corroding in places

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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YY04 YGJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red 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 YY04 YGJ, 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 YY04 YGJ registered?

YY04 YGJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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