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YD54 CFL

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

130,112 mi
Last recorded130,112 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 CFL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,112 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 130,112 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,231 miles

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

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

poor head light image

surface corrosion to rear arches

Fail 16 Dec 2022 125,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside reg light dim

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

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

emmisions only just passed the test

poor fitting exhaust

slight leak from back box joint

Pass 21 Dec 2021 122,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 122,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,356 miles

All tyres perishing, cracking and splitting between tread.

Front exhaust flexible link outer cover split

Front tyres both worn on inner and outer edges.

Near side rear and off side rear inner sills corroding.

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

Rear exhaust hanging low to ground on bend but secured.

Rear main axle bush's both perished and cracking

Slight leak from exhaust between joints.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 110,869 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 107,181 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 103,264 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 103,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,061 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 99,033 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 99,019 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 92,802 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 87,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 77,904 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 77,904 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 71,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 71,080 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 61,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front drop links bushes deteriorating / nsf alloy inner edge dented / slight under body , exhaust & brake pipe corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,895 miles

front drop links bushes deteriorating / nsf alloy inner edge dented / slight under body , exhaust & brake pipe corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,385 miles

Strong advise front wipers smearing

chips in screen / rear indicators starting to fade / exhaust corrosion / slight underbody corrosion / slight brake pipe corrosion / slight movement in rack / movement in front top sturts / osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 Apr 2011 55,385 miles

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

Strong advise front wipers smearing

chips in screen / rear indicators starting to fade / exhaust corrosion / slight underbody corrosion / slight brake pipe corrosion / slight movement in rack / movement in front top sturts / osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2010 49,377 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,750 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,750 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 27,999 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,999 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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YD54 CFL is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 YD54 CFL, 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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YD54 CFL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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