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AY54 XYB

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,678 mi
Last recorded111,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 111,678 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2017 111,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded and scored

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2016 103,282 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,744 miles

park brake lever has slight travel

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,821 miles

Light cracking to both rear tyres

N/S/F tyre worn more to inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,821 miles

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

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

Light cracking to both rear tyres

N/S/F tyre worn more to inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,107 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Jan 2009 40,845 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 31,353 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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AY54 XYB is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY54 XYB, 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 AY54 XYB registered?

AY54 XYB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AY54 XYB shows 11 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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