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YE54 YKU

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,343 mi
Last recorded81,343 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 YKU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 81,343 miles

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2015 74,788 miles

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

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

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

Slight wear noted in near side steering arm

Pass 3 Jan 2015 74,788 miles

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

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

Slight wear noted in near side steering arm

Pass 9 Nov 2013 69,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight rattle noted from catalytic exhaust section

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,318 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 60,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 60,053 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,635 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 58,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 57,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,907 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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YE54 YKU is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE54 YKU, 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 YE54 YKU registered?

YE54 YKU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is YE54 YKU safe to buy?

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