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YP54 OBZ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,787 mi
Last recorded84,787 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 OBZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2022 84,787 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

VARIOUS CORROSION ON VEHICLE CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION

Pass 8 Aug 2020 83,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from gator (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

sills,floor,chassis and springs front and rear slightly corroded wax oil needed

Pass 16 Mar 2019 82,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 80,013 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 78,081 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,081 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 74,573 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 66,756 miles

slight play in o/ s front track rod end.

Fail 6 May 2015 66,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

slight play in o/ s front track rod end.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,472 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,471 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,078 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 50,078 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,364 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 29,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 23,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 17,559 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 OBZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

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

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