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YY54 FVD

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,882 mi
Last recorded68,882 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 FVD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,882 miles

sills and sills to floor corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 66,984 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 64,305 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,674 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 61,673 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,147 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,536 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 46,716 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,007 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no.plate slightly damaged

nearside sideskirt insecure

Fail 3 Oct 2012 45,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no.plate slightly damaged

nearside sideskirt insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2011 43,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 43,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,914 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 40,914 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,899 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Sep 2009 38,899 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,952 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyre sidewalls damaged

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,385 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 32,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FVD is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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