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AW04 EWJ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,928 mi
Last recorded89,928 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 EWJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 89,928 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 89,926 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,165 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 84,164 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER MISSING (7.1.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ON WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,136 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 74,059 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre badly perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,982 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,064 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 47,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,264 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 36,495 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 30,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 23,196 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 EWJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EWJ, 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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AW04 EWJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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