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YY54 VLH

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,833 mi
Last recorded83,833 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 VLH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,833 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 83,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 72,543 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 60,653 miles

Offside Front seat cushion insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2017 60,653 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front seat cushion insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,551 miles

Offside Rear cracking on edge

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear cracking on edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 53,440 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,605 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 46,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 40,121 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,243 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 37,243 miles

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

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

exhaust fouling rear bumber

Pass 28 Jan 2011 32,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,495 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 25,488 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 19,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,834 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 15,737 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 VLH is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

YY54 VLH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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