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YG54 XZD

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,962 mi
Last recorded77,962 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 77,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 68,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,212 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner edge has uneven wear/feathering and minor cracking to the outer shoulder

slight gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal

Fail 21 Aug 2012 63,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre inner edge has uneven wear/feathering and minor cracking to the outer shoulder

slight gearbox oil leak from driveshaft seal

Pass 25 Jul 2011 53,241 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 53,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 46,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 46,185 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,849 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,013 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,831 miles

Nearside Front 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 XZD is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XZD, 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 XZD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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