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YG54 BYT

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,843 mi
Last recorded83,843 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 BYT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,843 miles

FRONT WASHERS WORK OFF REAR W/WASHER

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH ADVISE ATTENTION

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BACK ADJUSTER MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR CLEAR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED / CLEAR TAPPED OVER ADVISE TO REPLACE

SIGNS OF CV GREASE ON OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT INNER GAITER

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

TYRE SIZE FRONT 205 / 40 / 17 W -- REAR 205 / 45 / 17 W

TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / CUTS IN KERBING STRIP / ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) RIMS KERB DAMAGED

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,837 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

ADVISE ON OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END TO REPLACE

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING SLIGHTLY HIGH

OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED / BUMPER DAMAGED / SPLIT TAPPED OVER AS TEMP REPAIR / CLEAR SECTION ON OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED / CLEAR TAPPED OVER

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF POSS BEEN RAN LOW ON PRESSURE / MARKED AROUND TYRE SIDE WALL / TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED 215 / 45 / 17 W

ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) RIMS KERB DAMAGED

SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR EX FLANGE JOINT

TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / SMALL CUTS / KERBING EDGE STRIP DAMAGED CUT

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION

Fail 1 Nov 2011 72,837 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

ADVISE ON OFFSIDE TRACK ROD END TO REPLACE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

OFFSIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL DAMAGED / BUMPER DAMAGED / SPLIT TAPPED OVER AS TEMP REPAIR / CLEAR SECTION ON OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED / CLEAR TAPPED OVER

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF POSS BEEN RAN LOW ON PRESSURE / MARKED AROUND TYRE SIDE WALL / TYRE BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED 215 / 45 / 17 W

ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) RIMS KERB DAMAGED

SLIGHT BLOW AT REAR EX FLANGE JOINT

TYRES SIDE WALLS KERB DAMAGED / SMALL CUTS / KERBING EDGE STRIP DAMAGED CUT

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 1 Nov 2010 61,933 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING HIGH / SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / ADJUST

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

NEARSIDE WASHER WEAK

ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) RIMS KERB DAMAGED

Fail 30 Oct 2010 61,800 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING HIGH / SLIGHTLY EXCESSIVE ADVISE ON REAR BRAKE SERVICE / ADJUST

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

NEARSIDE WASHER WEAK

ROAD WHEELS (ALLOY) RIMS KERB DAMAGED

Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,201 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,453 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 35,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 35,710 miles

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

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

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 BYT is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

YG54 BYT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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