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YT54 ZDW

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,856 mi
Last recorded92,856 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 ZDW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 92,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2017 92,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,766 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 76,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,752 miles

Engine management warning lamp on

Front shocks have slight reduced damping effect

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r and front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Fail 10 Mar 2014 70,752 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp on

Front shocks have slight reduced damping effect

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

o/s/r and front tyres worn close to the legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,747 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,037 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,037 miles

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

Battery insecure

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2010 40,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,498 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,246 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,222 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 21,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2007 20,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,514 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 ZDW is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YT54 ZDW, 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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YT54 ZDW is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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