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YT54 VLB

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,851 mi
Last recorded76,851 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 VLB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 76,851 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM MUFFLER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 63,486 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 63,486 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 63,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

eng man light on

Fail 13 Sep 2016 62,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

eng man light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 59,989 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,980 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine light on

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,278 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,096 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,974 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,868 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 27,868 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,934 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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YT54 VLB is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT54 VLB, 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 YT54 VLB registered?

YT54 VLB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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