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YY54 BYM

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,493 mi
Last recorded88,493 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 BYM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 88,493 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,674 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 87,674 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 87,030 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,828 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2013 78,349 miles

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

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 Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 63,183 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 63,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Recommend wheel alignment

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,382 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 33,834 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,492 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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YY54 BYM is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY54 BYM, 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 YY54 BYM registered?

YY54 BYM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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