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YY54 LOF

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,873 mi
Last recorded62,873 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 LOF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 62,873 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 57,318 miles

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

handbrake lever feels loose when moved from side to side

Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,318 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

handbrake lever feels loose when moved from side to side

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,737 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 51,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,693 miles

Rear silencer misaligned with the rest of the exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,303 miles

Fuel tank very corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2010 42,303 miles

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

Fuel tank very corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,259 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,965 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 22,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 LOF is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LOF, 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 LOF registered?

YY54 LOF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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