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AK04 CFE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,375 mi
Last recorded79,375 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CFE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 79,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 66,058 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 66,058 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 60,350 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,748 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,747 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 44,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 37,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 28,750 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 28,750 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 21,457 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 21,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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 CFE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK04 CFE, 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 CFE registered?

AK04 CFE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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