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YR54 EAY

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 EAY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 77,808 miles

passenger mirror loose

Fail 27 Nov 2015 77,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front wiper blades starting to splitt

oil level low

passenger mirror loose

Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,556 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 55,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 41,705 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 30,715 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,714 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 20,145 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2010 20,145 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,183 miles

front brake discs corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust centre pipe and back box corroded

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,355 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EAY is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc 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 EAY, 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

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What year was YR54 EAY registered?

YR54 EAY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YR54 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 EAY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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