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AJ54 NUV

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,789 mi
Last recorded127,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 NUV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 127,789 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s/r arches slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 14 Jun 2017 127,773 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s n/s/r inner sills

slight oil leak from steering rack

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

o/s n/s/r arches slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,212 miles

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

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,212 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour o/s n/s sidelight (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 22 May 2015 103,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,556 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2013 82,824 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,523 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 73,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 47,334 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,334 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,442 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,116 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,116 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,421 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 NUV is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ54 NUV, 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 NUV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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