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YG54 BYR

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,247 mi
Last recorded59,247 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 BYR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,247 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,830 miles

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

Offside Front brake Disc Corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,830 miles

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

Offside Front brake Disc Corroded.

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,770 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 43,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,580 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 34,808 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 34,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,247 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 25,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,450 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 BYR is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BYR, 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 YG54 BYR registered?

YG54 BYR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YG54 BYR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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