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AK04 CEX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,187 mi
Last recorded56,187 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CEX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 56,187 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 56,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,506 miles

rear wiper blade split on ends

Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,506 miles

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

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,382 miles

factory fitted sill covers

Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,917 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 42,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,500 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,865 miles

advise handbrake lever travel adjustment

Fail 29 Mar 2007 21,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake travle high

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,050 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake travle high

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

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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AK04 CEX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AK04 CEX, 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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What year was AK04 CEX registered?

AK04 CEX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is AK04 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK04 CEX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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