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YY54 AWZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 AWZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 130,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 129,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced "D" Bush (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS Wiring (1.9.2a)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil Leak

Rear Axle Beam Bushes Worn

Pass 6 Aug 2015 121,276 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear axle beam bushes becoming worn

sills/arches becoming corroded

slight imballance on front brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,777 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 10,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 87,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,265 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,531 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,531 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,497 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,244 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 31,244 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,404 miles

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

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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YY54 AWZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY54 AWZ, 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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YY54 AWZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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