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YH54 FOT

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,374 mi
Last recorded99,374 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 FOT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 99,374 miles

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

Rear n/s tyre worn low205-50-16

Fail 13 Nov 2017 99,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,917 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 205/50/16

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,095 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 27 Nov 2014 68,231 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 59,420 miles

Both outer front CV boots perished

Loud whining noise from alternator

Power steering pump and rack damp

Fail 28 Nov 2013 59,420 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both outer front CV boots perished

Loud whining noise from alternator

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pump and rack damp

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,045 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 49,045 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,133 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 32,142 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,129 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 27,129 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 14,568 miles

Both front wipers leave lines.

Nearside rack boot is damp

Nearside rear tyre is slightly misshaped and has a dunlop moulding buldge in the outer side wall

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside headlamp aim is on the lower limits

Fail 17 Nov 2007 14,568 miles

Both front wipers leave lines.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rack boot is damp

Nearside rear tyre is slightly misshaped and has a dunlop moulding buldge in the outer side wall

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside headlamp aim is on the lower limits

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 FOT is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YH54 FOT, 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 FOT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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