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AE04 NZF

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,581 mi
Last recorded36,581 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 NZF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 35,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 34,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 33,983 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 33,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 32,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 30,995 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 30,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,135 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 14 Sep 2016 29,134 miles

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

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,896 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 26,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 24,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 24,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 22,897 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,720 miles

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

oil filler cap missing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 21,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

oil filler cap missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 20,502 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 20,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,851 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 16,755 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 16,755 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cut sidewall n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre on2mm

pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 14,495 miles

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

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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AE04 NZF is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AE04 NZF, 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 AE04 NZF registered?

AE04 NZF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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