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AY04 NXS

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,218 mi
Last recorded96,218 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 NXS
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,218 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 92,022 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 86,530 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 74,456 miles

Front exhaust rubber missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front and both rear tyres perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2017 74,435 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front exhaust rubber missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,937 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,055 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 63,361 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,438 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 52,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,563 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,563 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front 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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AY04 NXS is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY04 NXS, 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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What year was AY04 NXS registered?

AY04 NXS is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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