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YP54 OCA

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

171,608 mi
Last recorded171,608 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 171,608 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 171,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 159,269 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 159,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 148,021 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 133,081 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 133,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 120,320 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 120,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Dec 2016 105,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,262 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 89,894 miles

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

all four road springs corroded

both front wiper blades splitting

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,894 miles

all four road springs corroded

both front wiper blades splitting

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Jan 2014 84,377 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre size 205/50R16 91W

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,773 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,738 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Tyre size 205/50R16 87W

Pass 22 Dec 2011 67,629 miles

Oil leak

Front brake discs poor condition.

both front outer cv boots perished slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Dec 2011 67,629 miles

Front brake discs poor condition.

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

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

Oil leak

both front outer cv boots perished slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Dec 2010 58,160 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 58,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,588 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 44,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 32,290 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,279 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,779 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 25,779 miles

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

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 OCA is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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