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YP54 OBF

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,263 mi
Last recorded113,263 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

tint on windows

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

tint on windows

Pass 30 Dec 2013 112,190 miles

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

damage to o/s/r quarter panel

Pass 28 Dec 2012 110,943 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f pads are wearing low, possiably pads sticking

Fail 28 Dec 2012 110,943 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f pads are wearing low, possiably pads sticking

Pass 30 Dec 2011 109,322 miles

Brake fluid low

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 109,322 miles

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

Brake fluid low

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 104,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 104,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 86,608 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 86,608 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 67,408 miles

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

Drivers Window Faulty

Engine worning Light Staying On

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

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

No Spare Wheel

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Split

Engine Coolent Leak

Engine Oil Very Low Checked Before MOT Test Topped Up

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,408 miles

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

Drivers Window Faulty

Engine worning Light Staying On

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

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

No Spare Wheel

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wiper Blade Rubber Split

Engine Coolent Leak

Engine Oil Very Low Checked Before MOT Test Topped Up

Fail 14 Dec 2007 44,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 44,460 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 OBF is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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