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YH54 CNV

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,225 mi
Last recorded112,225 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 CNV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,225 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,892 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 109,607 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 108,073 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 108,073 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 103,149 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer cv boots slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,187 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,187 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

off side front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Note;- ,slight imbalance on parking brake, efficiecy ok, but one side pulling more than the offside.

Note;- Manifold heat shield loose at bottom fixing.

Note;- Rear number plate slightly faded.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 55,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Note;- ,slight imbalance on parking brake, efficiecy ok, but one side pulling more than the offside.

Note;- Manifold heat shield loose at bottom fixing.

Note;- Rear number plate slightly faded.

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

note;- fuel tank has corrosion along seams.

note;- o/s seat cushion loose.

note;- pas drive belt worn/cracked, causing grooves onto tensioner pulley.

note;- passenger sear side trim loose.

note;- srs lamp on.

note;- under bonnet, o/s one wing bolt missing.

Fail 23 Sep 2008 40,039 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

note;- fuel tank has corrosion along seams.

note;- pas drive belt worn/cracked, causing grooves onto tensioner pulley.

note;- passenger sear side trim loose.

note;- srs lamp on.

note;- under bonnet, o/s one wing bolt missing.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,347 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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YH54 CNV is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH54 CNV, 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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YH54 CNV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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