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AO04 UCR

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,893 mi
Last recorded99,893 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UCR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 99,893 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,893 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 93,094 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,010 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,384 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside front wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,109 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine drive belts/ aux belts perished an cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,308 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,308 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 68,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,818 miles

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Fail 29 May 2009 50,818 miles

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

engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Pass 12 Jun 2008 40,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,872 miles

opaque film fitted to o/s & n/s front side windows forward of B post

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 UCR is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UCR, 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 UCR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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