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AY54 XYM

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,497 mi
Last recorded90,497 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 XYM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,497 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 84,472 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn

headlamp patterns poor

n/s wiper poor/judder

number plates slight delamination/discolouration

o/s/f tyre flat/sidewalls slightly poor condition

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked/starting to step treads both edges

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in front suspension top mounts wheels free

Pass 22 Nov 2013 75,793 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

cv boots cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads worn

front number plate delaminating/discoloured

n/s wiper judders/poor

o/s/r tyre cracking/stepping tread

Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,425 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate discolouring

front tyres starting to wear edges

n/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

Fail 27 Nov 2012 66,425 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

front number plate discolouring

front tyres starting to wear edges

n/s/r tyre starting to lose shape

Pass 5 Dec 2011 57,491 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 57,491 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

MIL light illuminated

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 48,219 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate discolouring

mil light illuminated

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 6 Dec 2010 48,219 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate discolouring

mil light illuminated

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,984 miles

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

front number plate starting to discolour

o/s washer poor

Pass 27 Jan 2009 28,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 20,090 miles

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 XYM is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

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

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