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YX54 WRG

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,631 mi
Last recorded91,631 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 WRG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 91,631 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

engine man.light on dash ?

Fail 29 Nov 2016 91,629 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance also showing white light through (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine man.light on dash ?

Pass 22 Sep 2015 87,942 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 87,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 81,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 74,289 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 74,289 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,453 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 65,453 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 65,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml indicates a fault

Fail 7 Jul 2012 65,423 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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eng man light on

Pass 4 May 2011 57,051 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,442 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 46,697 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,697 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,944 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 27,944 miles

Rear 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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YX54 WRG is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 YX54 WRG, 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 YX54 WRG registered?

YX54 WRG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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