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YX54 WSE

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,095 mi
Last recorded95,095 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 WSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 95,095 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 95,030 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking fuel leak from tank area (7.2.3)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 19 Sep 2015 86,713 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 81,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Handbrake casing missing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f indicator/front fog light unit plastic surrounding missing.

o/s side repeator slightly insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2014 81,517 miles

Handbrake casing missing.

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f indicator/front fog light unit plastic surrounding missing.

o/s side repeator slightly insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2013 72,727 miles

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

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

hand brake sleeve insecure on lever

Fail 12 Jun 2013 72,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

hand brake sleeve insecure on lever

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,279 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,670 miles

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

side ways movement in hand brake lever

Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,670 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

side ways movement in hand brake lever

Pass 18 Jun 2010 57,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,812 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,958 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,369 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 28,369 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WSE is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WSE, 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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YX54 WSE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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