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AK54 YRC

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,015 mi
Last recorded87,015 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YRC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 87,015 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering play in offside front rack arm

Fail 18 May 2015 87,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering play in offside front rack arm

Pass 24 May 2014 81,241 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 81,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2013 72,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 72,518 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 72,923 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres blocking

Pass 10 May 2012 61,400 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 57,485 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 57,485 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,394 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,232 miles

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

slight leak from steering rack

slight uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,045 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 40,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 30,121 miles

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

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 YRC is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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