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AV54 YWL

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

116,023 mi
Last recorded116,023 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 YWL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2016 116,023 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 112,163 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 108,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 108,682 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear heat shield loose

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear heat shield loose

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2011 80,434 miles

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,434 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 69,752 miles

Beam diffusers fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear slight noise on rotation

Fail 17 Dec 2010 69,746 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Beam diffusers fitted

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear slight noise on rotation

Pass 11 Dec 2009 59,075 miles

Both rear tyres worn down

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 47,163 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2008 47,163 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2007 36,300 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

upper engine cover fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2007 36,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

upper engine cover fitted

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 YWL is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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