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YP54 NYW

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,998 mi
Last recorded108,998 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 NYW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,998 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 108,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 96,986 miles

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

Front brake discs are corroded to excess replace ASAP

Rear exhaust is cracked and blowing the crack is 3/4 away around the pipe and will fall off soon , as the car pass the emissions this not a fail. Needs replacing or welding ASAP

Fail 15 Mar 2014 96,986 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs are corroded to excess replace ASAP

Rear exhaust is cracked and blowing the crack is 3/4 away around the pipe and will fall off soon , as the car pass the emissions this not a fail. Needs replacing or welding ASAP

Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,720 miles

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

front brake discs are worn and corrroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,647 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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs are worn and corrroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,262 miles

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

drivers inside door handle loose but still operates fine

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,856 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2011 65,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2010 46,791 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 46,791 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 39,926 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 39,926 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,893 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 32,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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 NYW is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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