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YP54 NZU

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,323 mi
Last recorded87,323 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,323 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 76,514 miles

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,465 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 70,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,497 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 53,254 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 53,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 47,077 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 33,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,412 miles

Centre rear brake light loose in spoiler

O/s wiper blade starting to split

Rear exhaust section poor & starting to blow

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 NZU is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YP54 NZU, 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 NZU registered?

YP54 NZU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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