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YG54 XZH

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,374 mi
Last recorded50,374 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,046 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 47,801 miles

Both front brake discs lipped, corroded and worn.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Some corrosion to sills and floor pans.

Some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.205/50ZR16/87W

Fail 12 Jan 2012 47,801 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs lipped, corroded and worn.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Some corrosion to sills and floor pans.

Some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.205/50ZR16/87W

Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,289 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 43,097 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,227 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 38,227 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 22,854 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 XZH is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

YG54 XZH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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