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VU54 YMO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,397 mi
Last recorded98,397 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YMO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,397 miles

Crank pulley wobbleing

Fail 22 Sep 2014 98,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Crank pulley wobbleing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cv-boots perishing

o/s/r tyre weaing inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2012 80,550 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,957 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 62,199 miles

Battery insecure

Engine bay brace (lower rear) rusty nearside

Instrument panel fault - brightness varies with lighting load

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,199 miles

Battery insecure

Engine bay brace (lower rear) rusty nearside

Instrument panel fault - brightness varies with lighting load

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,144 miles

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

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

rear bumper cracked ans slightly loose rear spoiler loose on offside

Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear bumper cracked ans slightly loose rear spoiler loose on offside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (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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VU54 YMO is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey 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 VU54 YMO, 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 VU54 YMO registered?

VU54 YMO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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