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AJ54 AUV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

72,335 mi
Last recorded72,335 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 72,335 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 72,109 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 70,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 67,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 63,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to front lower valance and radiator support x member

o/s/f fog light missing

o/s/f inner door handle loose

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r suspension prescribed areas

Fail 23 Sep 2019 62,709 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to front lower valance and radiator support x member

o/s/f fog light missing

o/s/f inner door handle loose

slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r suspension prescribed areas

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake hose ferills corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 59,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front brake hose ferills corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 54,257 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 50,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 45,876 miles

exhaust rear box baffles are loose

n/s/rear tyre is worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,961 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 43,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,846 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,203 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,585 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 13,364 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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AJ54 AUV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AJ54 AUV, 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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AJ54 AUV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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