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YG54 VRU

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,523 mi
Last recorded95,523 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 95,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,643 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 85,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 80,305 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jul 2014 77,176 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 77,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,023 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 70,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 70,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,982 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 51,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,698 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres near limit

Pass 7 Nov 2007 13,894 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 VRU is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG54 VRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG54 VRU registered?

YG54 VRU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is YG54 VRU safe to buy?

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