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YG54 BYD

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,324 mi
Last recorded85,324 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 BYD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,324 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 82,258 miles

CLUTCH BADLY WORN

Fail 28 Feb 2018 82,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BROKEN CLOSE TO BACK BOX JOIN (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH WIPER SPLIT BADLY (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

CLUTCH BADLY WORN

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,196 miles

FRONT RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

HORN BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECTED AND A HORN IS NOW A BUTTON SITUATED TO THE RIGHT OF STEERING COLUMN

Fail 1 Mar 2017 77,194 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SEVERE CORROSION APPARENT AT EXPOSED SECTION NOT COVERED BY PLASTIC SILL COVER REAR OF O/S SILL (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

FRONT RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN

HORN BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL DISCONNECTED AND A HORN IS NOW A BUTTON SITUATED TO THE RIGHT OF STEERING COLUMN

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 72,222 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 66,321 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 66,321 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,157 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

flexi exhaust section deteriorated

Fail 15 Nov 2013 60,157 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

flexi exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,299 miles

Both rear axle bushes perishing slightly

Both rear tyres badly stepped on inners, on limit

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight seepage around steering rack

Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear axle bushes perishing slightly

Both rear tyres wearing on inners, starting to step

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight seepage around steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,669 miles

* oil level on minimum *

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Both rear tyres wearing on inner shoulders

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

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

Slight fluid seepage around steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,896 miles

Both front tyres different size to rears

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2010 35,798 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,705 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,959 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,605 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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YG54 BYD is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG54 BYD, 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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YG54 BYD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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