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YP54 NYU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,741 mi
Last recorded129,741 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 NYU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,895 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 114,023 miles

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

minor oil leak from engine, engine also quite noisey, poss tappets

Fail 29 Nov 2019 114,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible and offside lamps, have Hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

minor oil leak from engine, engine also quite noisey, poss tappets

Pass 16 Nov 2018 100,208 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

oil leak

oil level ok but engine is noisey

Pass 17 Nov 2017 89,212 miles

Nearside Front nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Oil leak ()

aftermarket hids headlight bulbs fitted

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,212 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front nail in tread

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

aftermarket hids headlight bulbs fitted

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

minor oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,442 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 63,442 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,309 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 49,261 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2013 49,261 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,648 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 46,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,318 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 43,318 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has slight cracks present

offside rear tyre has slight cracks present

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,616 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 38,616 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 19,050 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 NYU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP54 NYU, 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 YP54 NYU registered?

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

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