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YX54 YVJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 YVJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 80,224 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 79,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 79,620 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 76,589 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,511 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre has age cracks in side wall

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 68,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 65,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 65,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,881 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 60,880 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 56,499 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 50,468 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked but not exposed cords

offside front tyre inner sidewall cracking but not exposed cords

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Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,307 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 38,044 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,659 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,886 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,587 miles

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 YVJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX54 YVJ, 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 YVJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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