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YR54 DWU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,361 mi
Last recorded86,361 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 DWU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 86,361 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,139 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front and o/s/r tyre valves are cracking

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated

free play in both front wiper arms

n/s/f and both rear alloys are buckled

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots are cracking

o/s/r light lens is partially insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,139 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front and o/s/r tyre valves are cracking

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated

free play in both front wiper arms

n/s/f and both rear alloys are buckled

o/s/f and n/s/f outer cv boots are cracking

o/s/r light lens is partially insecure

Pass 4 Dec 2013 72,729 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light cracked

Fail 4 Dec 2013 72,729 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 68,024 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 58,527 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 47,272 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,487 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YR54 DWU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR54 DWU, 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 YR54 DWU registered?

YR54 DWU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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