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AO04 UCT

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,508 mi
Last recorded90,508 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 UCT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,508 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,508 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Oil leak

Slight bind nearside front brake

Slight noise from nearside rear brake

Fail 10 Apr 2015 88,042 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Oil leak

Slight bind nearside front brake

Slight noise from nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower readings at rear service brakes

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated on the inner and outer walls

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Slight bind at nearside rear brake

Slight uneven balance at front brakes

Unable to give full inspection of outer sills

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre is deteroirated on the inner and outer walls

Nearside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Nearside rear tyre is deteroirated

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front wiper blade is deteroirated

Offside rear tyre is deteroirated

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight uneven balance at front brakes

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 68,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,527 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf brake binding slightly

nsf wiper split

Pass 11 Apr 2011 52,301 miles

large amount of travel on park brake

slight corrosion on n/s front brake disc

Fail 25 May 2010 47,596 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers clearing poorly

Pass 25 May 2010 47,596 miles

wipers clearing poorly

Pass 15 May 2009 39,562 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall not down to chords

Pass 27 May 2008 34,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,976 miles

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 UCT is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc 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 UCT, 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 UCT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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