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AK54 ABF

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,648 mi
Last recorded121,648 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ABF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,648 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,804 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 118,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,900 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 106,894 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,452 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 95,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 83,908 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 83,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,474 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2011 69,488 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 59,148 miles

nearside rear and nearside front tyres slightly feathered on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2009 59,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear and nearside front tyres slightly feathered on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2008 47,409 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,976 miles

exhaust centre section corroded but not yet blowing.

front tyres worn on inner edge.

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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AK54 ABF is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK54 ABF, 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 AK54 ABF registered?

AK54 ABF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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