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YD54 PCZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 PCZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection just before flexi-link from engine (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 86,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection just before flexi-link from engine (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 83,062 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,430 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 79,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 79,175 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,640 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 76,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,984 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,635 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 64,609 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,812 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 PCZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YD54 PCZ, 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 PCZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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