MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
CLUTCH BADLY WORN
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
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
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
* 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
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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