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AO04 DHM

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,897 mi
Last recorded85,897 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DHM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,897 miles

Inner seals corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 85,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner seals corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,688 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,592 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 78,592 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 66,206 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 52,466 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 47,415 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,160 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,159 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 31,597 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 31,597 miles

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

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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AO04 DHM is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AO04 DHM, 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 AO04 DHM registered?

AO04 DHM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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