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AW04 AEL

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,193 mi
Last recorded40,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 AEL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,193 miles

n/s/f tyre worn out on edge

o/s/f brake binding / will need attention

Pass 30 Jun 2015 39,450 miles

slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 30 Jun 2015 39,448 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,445 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 35,342 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 25 Jun 2012 33,182 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s headlight damaged

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,182 miles

n/s headlight damaged

rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,841 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 30,841 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,482 miles

rear tyre treads cracked [ok at present]

rear wash nw

Fail 22 Jun 2010 28,481 miles

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

front brake discs poor [on limits

rear tyre treads cracked [ok at present]

rear wash nw

Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,029 miles

front os & ns tyre inner eadge worn [-ON LIMIT-]

needs front rear /brake inspect

needs track check

ns/f tyre deflated [punture ???]

rear tyre treads cracked cracked [ok at present]

steering rack boot leak n/s

Fail 25 Jun 2009 26,029 miles

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

front os & ns tyre inner eadge worn [-ON LIMIT-]

needs full brake strip / report

needs track check

ns/f tyre deflated [punture ???]

rear tyre treads cracked cracked [ok at present]

steering rack boot leak n/s

Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2007 22,097 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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AW04 AEL is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc 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 AW04 AEL, 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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What year was AW04 AEL registered?

AW04 AEL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AW04 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 AEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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