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MG ZR

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,396 cc

Y4 RAMMOT history

Y4 RAM is a red petrol MG ZR first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,614 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 RAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZR
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 RAM was last recorded at 95,614 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 6,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,805 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,809 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,614 miles
  • 2024 – 88,805 miles
  • 2023 – 78,988 miles
  • 2019 – 78,782 miles
  • 2018 – 74,605 miles
  • 2017 – 69,443 miles
  • 2016 – 64,062 miles
  • 2015 – 58,859 miles
  • 2014 – 53,557 miles
  • 2013 – 48,376 miles
  • 2012 – 43,009 miles
  • 2011 – 37,912 miles
  • 2010 – 32,151 miles
  • 2009 – 25,682 miles
  • 2008 – 20,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,614 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Both side inner and outer sills corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both side shocker top mounting areas corroded badly no holes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Damp around steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,614 miles (+6,809)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    124798291560
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass88,805 miles (+9,817)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,805 miles
    Test number
    396011253062
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth side inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth side shocker top mounting areas corroded badly no holes
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering rack

  3. Pass78,988 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,988 miles
    Test number
    789214777952
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth side shocker top mounting areas corroded badly no holes
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering rack

  4. Fail78,988 miles (+206)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,988 miles
    Test number
    406391518294
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth side shocker top mounting areas corroded badly no holes
    • AdvisoryDamp around steering rack

  5. Pass78,782 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,782 miles
    Test number
    704388113346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,605 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    881352101661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,443 miles (+5,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    69,443 miles
    Test number
    394575750412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear weel bearing slight noise

  8. Pass64,062 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,062 miles
    Test number
    589798957519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,859 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    106546535199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    726170344132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,551 miles (+5,175)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,551 miles
    Test number
    658780244118
    • FailureBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  12. Pass48,376 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,376 miles
    Test number
    756360143182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,009 miles (+5,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,009 miles
    Test number
    598150942180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass37,912 miles (+5,761)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    435921841108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,151 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    392727600127
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass32,151 miles (+6,469)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,151 miles
    Test number
    792777500136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,682 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,682 miles
    Test number
    514312399089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,592 miles (+5,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,592 miles
    Test number
    662486489098
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass20,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,149 miles
    Test number
    263978788008
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail20,149 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,149 miles
    Test number
    690458688062
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y4 RAM

Does Y4 RAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 RAM is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 RAM?
The MOT on Y4 RAM is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 RAM done?
Y4 RAM was recorded at 95,614 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has Y4 RAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 RAM has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 RAM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y4 RAM find?
Y4 RAM passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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