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YP54 OAX

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 OAX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 70,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,477 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 63,477 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 59,479 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 59,346 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 54,999 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 54,987 miles

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

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

engine management light stays on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,530 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,882 miles

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

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

eml on

srs light on

Pass 31 Dec 2011 41,482 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 41,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 37,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,458 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,296 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 30,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,058 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 OAX is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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