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YP54 OBU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 OBU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 121,167 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 121,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,969 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 104,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 104,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,888 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,560 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,560 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 81,820 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 81,820 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 80,323 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,095 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 71,797 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,203 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 60,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,732 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,301 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 OBU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP54 OBU registered?

YP54 OBU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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The MOT history for YP54 OBU shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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