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AK54 VYF

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,260 mi
Last recorded82,260 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 VYF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,260 miles

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

Offside both arches slight corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,168 miles

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

o/s steering rack leaking into rack boot

o/s/f brake disc corroded on outer edge of inner face

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,167 miles

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

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

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

o/s steering rack leaking into rack boot

o/s/f brake disc corroded on outer edge of inner face

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,299 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 53,299 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2012 46,041 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 46,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 43,722 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 43,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 25,190 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,758 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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AK54 VYF is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol 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 AK54 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

AK54 VYF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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