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YS54 DWF

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,903 mi
Last recorded112,903 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 DWF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 112,903 miles

engine management light on all the time

Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light on all the time

Pass 9 Nov 2017 112,788 miles

ADVISE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

ADVISE MIL LIGHT LIT UP ON DASH

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F STEERING RACK GAITORS WEEPING ON POWER STEERING

ADVISE REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES BADLY PERISHED

Fail 8 Nov 2017 112,788 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

ADVISE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

ADVISE MIL LIGHT LIT UP ON DASH

ADVISE N/S/F +O/S/F STEERING RACK GAITORS WEEPING ON POWER STEERING

ADVISE REAR BEAM AXLE BUSHES BADLY PERISHED

Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,158 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel in hand brake lever (3.1.6b)

engine management light on all the time

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel travel in hand brake lever (3.1.6b)

engine management light on all the time

Pass 27 Oct 2015 102,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 102,623 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor chips on windscreen.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 80,126 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Nov 2013 80,126 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,556 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 60,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 53,701 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,740 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 48,740 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 34,145 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 34,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YS54 DWF is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YS54 DWF, 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 YS54 DWF registered?

YS54 DWF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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