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YR54 EAF

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,245 mi
Last recorded100,245 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside front track rod end slight play.Both front coil springs slightly corroded.Both front and rear tyres worn close to limit.Front windscreen minopr chip in swept zone.Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front track rod end slight play.Both front coil springs slightly corroded.Both front and rear tyres worn close to limit.Front windscreen minopr chip in swept zone.Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,555 miles

advise battery loose

Fail 16 Mar 2013 88,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise battery loose

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,421 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,421 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,085 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,006 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,002 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,002 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,677 miles

both number plates have a slight tint, making them darker than usual. also some figures destorted

Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,287 miles

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 EAF is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

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

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