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YM54 GKU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,920 mi
Last recorded82,920 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GKU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 82,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,123 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,443 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 65,443 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 64,313 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,768 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 51,346 miles

Steering rack has slight free play in knuckle joints.

Steering rack very damp.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 29,781 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,594 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 13,637 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 GKU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GKU, 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 YM54 GKU registered?

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

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