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YY54 HPN

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,434 mi
Last recorded131,434 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 HPN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,434 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 131,434 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,534 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 107,146 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,293 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 99,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 90,121 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,014 miles

nearside door mirror slightly deterioted

Fail 12 Nov 2012 81,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror slightly deterioted

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,523 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 72,523 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 64,140 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,909 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,909 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,641 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 33,320 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 HPN is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HPN, 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 HPN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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