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AO04 DKE

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,348 mi
Last recorded112,348 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 DKE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 112,348 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 112,348 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

o/s/f brake bind

Pass 22 Apr 2014 92,922 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 92,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,223 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 75,223 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,821 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 63,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 53,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,945 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,340 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,931 miles

small cut to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2008 32,078 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,051 miles

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

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

slight leak from n/s of steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

middlle and rear exhaust in poor condition will require replacing soon

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 DKE is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO04 DKE, 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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AO04 DKE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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