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YU54 YAX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,455 mi
Last recorded107,455 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU54 YAX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,763 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both Lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 91,482 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 91,482 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,456 miles

Horn deteriorating

Fail 3 Oct 2014 85,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2013 79,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 72,732 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to tread limit

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,757 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,761 miles

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,151 miles

front tyres getting low on edges

oil on rack

Fail 31 Oct 2008 39,820 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,771 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YU54 YAX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YU54 YAX, 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 YU54 YAX registered?

YU54 YAX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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