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AV54 UUB

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 UUB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 117,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen and interior mirror ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 117,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen and interior mirror ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,294 miles

Outer sills feel weak

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,378 miles

Exhaust rubber split

Nearside front cv boot slightly split

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 89,601 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 89,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 85,276 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,114 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 72,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres bald inner edge

engine oil below minimum level

Pass 29 Jul 2017 67,931 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,404 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil below minimum level

Pass 29 Jul 2015 57,383 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 57,305 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,015 miles

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

Centre and rear exhaust mounting rubbers broken

Slight play in steering nearside

Pass 27 Jul 2013 46,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 41,916 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 30 Jul 2011 36,814 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 27,192 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AV54 UUB is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV54 UUB, 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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AV54 UUB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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