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YR54 DWP

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,773 mi
Last recorded53,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 DWP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 53,773 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 53,268 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tyre cracking in tread & cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tyre cracking in tread & cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner edge & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge & cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe & both inner sills nearside & offside slight corrosion & plastic sills fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,613 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2017 50,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,832 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 49,469 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,035 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 44,473 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,807 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,316 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 21,454 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 21,454 miles

Headlamp aim too low (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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YR54 DWP is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YR54 DWP, 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

How do I check the history of YR54 DWP?

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What year was YR54 DWP registered?

YR54 DWP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is YR54 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 DWP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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