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AO04 UCM

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,328 mi
Last recorded95,328 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UCM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface rust of many area,s welding has been carried out satisfactory

Fail 8 Dec 2023 95,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid added water (3.5 (a))

surface rust of many area,s welding has been carried out satisfactory

Fail 2 Mar 2022 95,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner door shut. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall has tear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted.

Power steering pipes corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion to all wheel arches.

Pass 16 Jun 2018 87,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 87,168 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,824 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,111 miles

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2015 76,785 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,197 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2013 59,550 miles

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

coolant level below minimum

Fail 20 May 2013 59,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 41,006 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 41,006 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 36,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn very thin

Pass 6 May 2009 32,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 18,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,473 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

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 UCM is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO04 UCM, 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 UCM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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