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AJ04 XYZ

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,193 mi
Last recorded47,193 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 XYZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,193 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on dash

Fail 11 Nov 2013 47,190 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

mil light on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2012 42,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,492 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,470 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,304 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2010 34,284 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

cam belt cover missing

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2009 28,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center rear belt slow to retract

Fail 1 Jul 2009 28,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

center rear belt slow to retract

over heats

Pass 26 Jun 2008 20,525 miles

pads appear low

Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,612 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 XYZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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