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AY54 XYL

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,570 mi
Last recorded120,570 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 120,570 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 15 May 2014 120,569 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2013 109,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 109,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 98,860 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 3 May 2011 90,211 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 81,118 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 81,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 61,340 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 61,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,274 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 XYL is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY54 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

AY54 XYL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is AY54 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY54 XYL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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