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YR54 DZL

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,205 mi
Last recorded87,205 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 84,609 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 84,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Fail 2 Dec 2014 81,681 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 75,830 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,945 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,943 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,501 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 69,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 50,914 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 50,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,138 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 39,857 miles

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

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 DZL is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR54 DZL, 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 DZL registered?

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

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