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YD54 YVN

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,754 mi
Last recorded71,754 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 YVN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2020 71,752 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,404 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,271 miles

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2018 61,239 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (5.2.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,209 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel tank undersealed

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 57,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel tank undersealed

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 53,971 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear wing edges corroded

rear seat belts not inspected

second hand petrol tank fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front section of mainfeed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear wing edges corroded

rear seat belts not inspected

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,583 miles

FRONT SECTIONS OF BOTH MAINFEED BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS.

WHEEL ARCH EDGES FRONT AND REAR CORRODED.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,263 miles

body kit fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body kit fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 47,399 miles

both front brake discs worn

body kit fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2013 47,396 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body kit fitted

both front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,199 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 46,193 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,232 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,295 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,094 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 26,849 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,053 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 YVN is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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