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VX54 MGY

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,619 mi
Last recorded78,619 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 MGY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,619 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 78,372 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 63,463 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 49,729 miles

rear exhaust corroding .......

wet test .......

Fail 18 Dec 2014 49,729 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust corroding .......

wet test .......

Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,578 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 32,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,948 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2010 26,024 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,976 miles

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

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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VX54 MGY is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX54 MGY, 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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VX54 MGY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 October 2004.

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