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YG54 XZB

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,500 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 88,812 miles

front discs rusty

front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,812 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs rusty

front exhaust rubber missing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,779 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emissions not tested (7.3.A.2c)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear tyre splits in tread

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear tyre splits in tread

Offside door step corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot not opening accessed through rear seats

Pass 12 Sep 2014 85,782 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 85,782 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,675 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,575 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Sep 2011 69,652 miles

air bag light is on

Fail 27 Sep 2011 69,652 miles

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

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

air bag light is on

Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,259 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 60,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,084 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2007 37,595 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,595 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 XZB is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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