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AV54 VKO

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,203 mi
Last recorded91,203 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VKO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,203 miles

Suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,602 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 89,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear inner cills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear inner cills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 86,665 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 86,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe and union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion all over the under body of the vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2020 83,849 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking to tread area

under side showing corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,667 miles

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

under side corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 72,984 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,239 miles

front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,438 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,126 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,201 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 51,449 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,099 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,929 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 27,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 27,400 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VKO is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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