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AV54 YWG

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,418 mi
Last recorded55,418 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 YWG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 55,418 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 48,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam BOTH (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 47,653 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim/ image is not very defined marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides track rod end dust cover cracking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill badly corroded / rear beam axle mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 47,653 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive needs investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output aim/ image is not very defined marginal pass (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides track rod end dust cover cracking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill badly corroded / rear beam axle mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,611 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front steering rack rod/ track rod end small amount of play.

bothside front outer c.v gaiters perishing/ cracking.

bothside rear brake noisy on application.

engine/ gearbox seeping oil.

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,955 miles

Front and rear exhaust pipe badly corroded in place, also pin holed ,should replace.

Offside Front track rod end/ inner rod ball joint small amount of play.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside front outer c.v gaiters perishing, should replace.

Fail 10 Dec 2019 44,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb could be wrongly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp lens badly tarnished, can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp lens badly tarnished can clean or replace. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer wall badly cracked and inner shoulder badly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear exhaust pipe badly corroded in place, also pin holed ,should replace.

Offside Front track rod end/ inner rod ball joint small amount of play.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside front outer c.v gaiters perishing, should replace.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 43,621 miles

Front and rear exhaust badly corroded in places, should replace.

Nearside Front head lamp bulb replaced, pass repair side.

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking and shoulders worn thin.

bothside front outer c.v gaiters perishing.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 42,275 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Fail 4 Dec 2017 42,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 29 Dec 2016 40,932 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 40,925 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,396 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 39,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 37,205 miles

Coolant leak

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,485 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,177 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,916 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 28,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,118 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 20,118 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,443 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,873 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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AV54 YWG is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AV54 YWG, 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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AV54 YWG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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