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YP54 OBX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,445 mi
Last recorded77,445 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 OBX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 77,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body esp at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 74,606 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion under body esp at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 71,181 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 71,180 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,979 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 65,978 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 29 Nov 2014 61,103 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 61,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear tyre tread small cracks at edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 56,693 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 56,692 miles

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

28% rear brake imbalance

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake leaver will not stay off.

slight leak on rack

Pass 22 Dec 2012 52,260 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 51,288 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,735 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 46,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

rear silencer rubber mounting perished

Pass 18 Dec 2010 42,003 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 42,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,861 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 37,861 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 31,662 miles

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

nearside mud flap rear

Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,305 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 OBX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

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

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