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AEZ 8485

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 8485
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,410 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 84,627 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,573 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 82,879 miles

Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills corrodrd

Pass 17 Apr 2021 81,683 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

OSF inner drive shaft gaiter has a small split

Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,329 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,086 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 74,086 miles

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

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

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 61,300 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

srs warning light on dash

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,896 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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AEZ 8485 is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AEZ 8485, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AEZ 8485 registered?

AEZ 8485 is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AEZ 8485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AEZ 8485 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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