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YT54 ZDY

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 ZDY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 105,541 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 105,540 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 105,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch not staying on (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 95,173 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 88,021 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 81,347 miles

Battery loose (but not likely to short out )

Exhaust flexi split (but not blowing)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

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

front exhaust manifold heat shield loose

Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Battery loose (but not likely to short out )

Exhaust flexi split (but not blowing)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front exhaust manifold heat shield loose

slight oil

Fail 12 Nov 2014 69,859 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 69,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 54,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,124 miles

Advise, Both front washers partly blocked, but enough water hitting screen.

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 47,124 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Advise, Both front washers partly blocked, but enough water hitting screen.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 43,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 39,216 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 39,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 31,872 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 23,627 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,042 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slighty dissorted

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 ZDY 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 YT54 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

YT54 ZDY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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