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AY04 ZYX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZYX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 127,627 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 114,850 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 107,938 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 102,204 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 97,800 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 94,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 87,215 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 77,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,733 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 72,696 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 63,375 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 63,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 58,725 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 58,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,960 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 43,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 36,684 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,497 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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AY04 ZYX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

AY04 ZYX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is AY04 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 ZYX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY04 ZYX have outstanding finance?

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