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AX54 DYU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,262 mi
Last recorded72,262 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 DYU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2014 72,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 72,262 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 61,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 61,307 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,365 miles

hand brake travel

n/s/f indicater lamp loose

slight play in n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 51,862 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 51,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,818 miles

Handbrake reserve travel minimal

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 39,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Handbrake reserve travel minimal

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,030 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,762 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 13,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AX54 DYU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AX54 DYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 DYU registered?

AX54 DYU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is AX54 DYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 DYU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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