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AK54 YRD

2004 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,461 mi
Last recorded135,461 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 YRD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 135,461 miles

headlamps tinted ,beam pattern ok

rear axle bushes pershing

rear lights tinted ,lights visible

Fail 20 Jul 2021 135,448 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlamps tinted ,beam pattern ok

n/s front seat missing

rear axle bushes pershing

rear lights tinted ,lights visible

rear seat missing when tested

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,099 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 126,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 119,206 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 11,091 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,180 miles

Centre Rear brake light not working (cant tell if wired up)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front washer partly blocked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Fail 16 Aug 2016 100,983 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Rear brake light not working (cant tell if wired up)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front washer partly blocked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

Pass 27 Aug 2015 89,699 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 89,699 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 77,627 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,720 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 66,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 55,050 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,920 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,528 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

handbrake has long travel

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,541 miles

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)

handbrake has long travel

off side wiper blade starting to split

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 YRD is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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