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YX54 YLZ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,848 mi
Last recorded53,848 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YLZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 53,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns slightly blured

wind screen washer switch worn and loose

Fail 14 Sep 2020 53,847 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp beam patterns slightly blured

Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,542 miles

centre mounted boot lid lamp not illuminating

front seat upholstery insecure , side adjustment mechanisim inconplete

front subframe showing corrosion

near side front outer cv boot perishing

off side front suspension arm ball joint gaiter split

rear axle bushes showing deterioration

recommend slight adjustment to hand brake

Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,485 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust blowing to excess , back box , leak at middle section joint . (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust showing corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition drivers side lower screen cracked . (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre mounted boot lid brake light not working

emissions have not been checked due to exhaust blowing to excess . , will requier a further inspection after exhaust has been replaced .

front seats upholstery , insecure .side adjustment mechanisims incomplete .

near side front cv boot deteriorated

rear axle bushes showing deterioration

recommend slight adjustment to hand brake leaver

surface corrosion showing over front subframe

Pass 6 Jun 2017 48,535 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 48,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 47,026 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX LEAKING

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 47,026 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX LEAKING

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 43,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2013 40,060 miles

mot retest done by b beswick on behalf of s burgess.checked only head lamp aim and reset , fitted two wiper blades

Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 34,669 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,569 miles

2 rear tyres cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,172 miles

offside washer jet only half working but still works ok

slight brake bind on nearside front brake

Pass 2 Sep 2009 19,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,638 miles

nearside front steering rack boot has slight dampness

power steering belt is cracked

rear tyres are starting to crack inbetween tread

Fail 10 Sep 2008 15,638 miles

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

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

nearside front steering rack boot has slight dampness

power steering belt is cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,865 miles

Front brakes may require cleaning out

Slight oil leak from steering rack gaitor

Fail 6 Sep 2007 10,865 miles

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

Front brakes may require cleaning out

Slight oil leak around steering rack gaitor

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 YLZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YX54 YLZ, 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 YLZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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