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YM54 GJO

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

97,321 mi
Last recorded97,321 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GJO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,321 miles

Both upper strut top mounts corroded

Front Lower Support bracket corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil filter corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 97,316 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both upper strut top mounts corroded

Front Lower Support bracket corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil filter corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 96,317 miles

Windscreen clip zone B

Fail 1 Feb 2019 96,315 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen clip zone B

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 94,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high rear brake imbalance

poor headlamp image

Fail 24 Jan 2017 94,302 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high rear brake imbalance

poor headlamp image

Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 89,607 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres under inflated and mishapen

osr tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2015 89,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres under inflated and mishapen

osr tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 87,890 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 87,890 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,690 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 85,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,629 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 82,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,749 miles

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,749 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 60,196 miles

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

N/S/R tyre tread 2.5mm

O/S/R tyre tread 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 60,196 miles

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

N/S/R tyre tread 2.5mm

O/S/R tyre tread 3mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 42,640 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 34,480 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear wiper rubber damage

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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YM54 GJO is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YM54 GJO, 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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YM54 GJO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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