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YR54 KGU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,447 mi
Last recorded102,447 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear wheel arches

handbrake high travel

power steering rack damp

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2021 102,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

headlamps deteriorated

power steering rack damp

sill covers fitted

handbrake high travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 4 Mar 2020 99,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated play side to side (1.1.6 (d))

cover sills fitted

nearside front steering rack gator damp

poor beam images

Fail 29 Feb 2020 99,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower wheel arch end of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated play side to side (1.1.6 (d))

cover sills fitted

nearside front steering rack gator damp

poor beam images

Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor (post-cat) damaged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter loose, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2019 94,217 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor (post-cat) damaged

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack gaiter loose, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,620 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (close to excessive) (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 87,607 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (close to excessive) (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 79,821 miles

Battery loose

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 79,814 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Battery loose

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,042 miles

Battery loose

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 28 Feb 2015 66,671 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 19 Feb 2014 59,617 miles

covers on sills

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,710 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers on sills

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

decelerometer test carried out due to risk of damage to front bumper

lowerd suspension fitted to vehicle

multi fitment wheels fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2011 34,570 miles

long parking brake lever travel

Fail 25 Feb 2011 34,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,102 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 KGU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KGU, 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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YR54 KGU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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