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YM54 GKV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,618 mi
Last recorded109,618 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 GKV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 109,618 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 109,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,525 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 107,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,016 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 104,016 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear stepped in treads

Pass 14 Jan 2016 95,679 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 89,281 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,893 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 85,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,729 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 77,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 72,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,590 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 61,908 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 61,908 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,516 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 49,516 miles

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

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

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 GKV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YM54 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

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

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