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AW04 EVV

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,290 mi
Last recorded20,290 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 EVV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 20,290 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 20,279 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 20,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 19,786 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,109 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 16,992 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 16,036 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,963 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 14,033 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)

Exhaust centre rear section corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,475 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 12,113 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,005 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 9,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 8,424 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 6,912 miles

N/S/F tyre has deep cut to tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 5,231 miles

Oil leak

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 EVV is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AW04 EVV, 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 EVV registered?

AW04 EVV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is AW04 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW04 EVV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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