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YY54 KUV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,128 mi
Last recorded81,128 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 KUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 81,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,238 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,238 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,476 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,470 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2012 67,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2011 63,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 60,126 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 55,350 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,600 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 KUV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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