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YJ54 ALT

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,192 mi
Last recorded109,192 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 ALT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 109,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

power steering belt needs renewing soon [perished]

Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,191 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

power steering belt needs renewing soon [perished]

Pass 22 Jan 2015 105,897 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 105,897 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 98,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,868 miles

power steering belt cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2010 63,533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 54,842 miles

front brake pads appear low road wheel removal required for further inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,951 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 44,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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YJ54 ALT is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YJ54 ALT, 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 YJ54 ALT registered?

YJ54 ALT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is YJ54 ALT safe to buy?

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