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AK54 AAO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

119,912 mi
Last recorded119,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 AAO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 119,912 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 119,909 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 119,740 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,153 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 99,152 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 98,522 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 98,522 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,322 miles

osr tyre has cut to side wall not reaching core osf has 50mm cut to side wall not reaching core

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

osr tyre has cut to side wall not reaching core osf has 50mm cut to side wall not reaching core

Pass 14 Jan 2011 71,351 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 71,350 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust catching on h/brake cable

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,955 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 55,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,170 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre wearing slightly on their inner tread edges

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on its inner tread edge

puncture in the n/s/r tyre, can be repaired

slight damage to the n/s/f and n/s/r tyres, cuts on outer sidewalls

undertray fitted, not allowing for full underside inspection

Fail 15 Jan 2009 39,170 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyre wearing slightly on their inner tread edges

n/s/r tyre worn slightly on its inner tread edge

puncture in the n/s/r tyre, can be repaired

slight damage to the n/s/f and n/s/r tyres, cuts on outer sidewalls

undertray fitted, not allowing for full underside inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2008 38,101 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 38,101 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 29,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,461 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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AK54 AAO is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 AK54 AAO, 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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AK54 AAO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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