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AO04 FML

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,336 mi
Last recorded80,336 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,336 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2015 74,338 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 21 Oct 2014 68,694 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,248 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 62,248 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,611 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 48,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 42,363 miles

offside front wiper blade starting to split on end

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 25 Oct 2010 42,363 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade starting to split on end

offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,386 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,740 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,316 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 21,316 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,184 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 17,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 FML is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO04 FML registered?

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

Is AO04 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 FML shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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