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AJ04 TZY

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,720 mi
Last recorded97,720 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 TZY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 97,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion body sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 94,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 94,481 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded near side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 90,125 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 90,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

manifold heatshield loose

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 8 May 2014 87,228 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 1 May 2014 87,215 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,327 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 76,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 66,541 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 66,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 58,274 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 1 May 2010 55,134 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 55,134 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 46,091 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 46,091 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

vehicle runninf rough at idle

Pass 26 Apr 2008 34,505 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,041 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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AJ04 TZY is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AJ04 TZY, 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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AJ04 TZY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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