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YP54 NYT

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

47,312 mi
Last recorded47,312 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 NYT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 47,312 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in places

Fail 17 Nov 2025 47,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion in places

Pass 26 Nov 2024 46,007 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 45,187 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 45,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 41,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 41,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,817 miles

Front Brake Pipe Support Brace Corroded, Across Front Bulkhead, Not Seriously Affecting Structure

Rear Fuel Tank Corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 39,532 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank corroded

handbrake lever has slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,213 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

fuel tank corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 36,727 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 34,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,268 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside wiper has small tear but effectively clearing the screen

Pass 18 Nov 2014 28,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 26,460 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 23,851 miles

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

red srs light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,202 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 21,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 17,296 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

handbrake has long travel

Pass 30 Nov 2010 17,296 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,385 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 11,194 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 11,186 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,992 miles

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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YP54 NYT is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YP54 NYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP54 NYT registered?

YP54 NYT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YP54 NYT safe to buy?

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