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AY54 HCD

2005 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,106 mi
Last recorded87,106 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zr52,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HCD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,106 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 85,853 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. week (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 83,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 81,881 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 81,449 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s front brake slightly binding

rear axle bushes detriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2021 81,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s front brake slightly binding

rear axle bushes detriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2020 80,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2020 80,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2018 78,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2016 72,743 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2015 67,485 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2014 62,553 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

tyre pressures low

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

Pass 10 Mar 2013 57,977 miles

n/s front track rod end has slight play in ball joint

n/s front tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2012 53,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2011 48,615 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,495 miles

o/s rear tyre has a cut

rear brakes noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2009 31,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2008 22,356 miles

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

Offside 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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AY54 HCD is a 2005 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 52,617 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 AY54 HCD, 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 21 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 AY54 HCD registered?

AY54 HCD is a 2005 MG Zr, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AY54 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 HCD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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