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YP54 OCW

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

90,149 mi
Last recorded90,149 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 90,149 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 90,149 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubber x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,835 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 84,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 81,870 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 81,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 78,001 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Fail 12 May 2016 78,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 73,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 73,197 miles

Nearside 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 high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 May 2014 67,853 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,853 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 63,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 May 2013 63,527 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2012 59,793 miles

rear silencer poor condition

slight suspension knock nsr

Fail 14 May 2012 59,791 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear silencer poor condition

slight suspension knock nsr

Fail 4 Jan 2011 53,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

coolant header tank empty

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,246 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

coolant header tank empty

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,403 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 36,403 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,300 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 25,286 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OCW is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

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