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AW04 EWL

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,339 mi
Last recorded80,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 EWL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,339 miles

front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

battery insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,275 miles

n/s/f head light unit is deteriorating

o/s/f head light unit is deteriorating

o/s/r tyre has a cut in it but not showing core

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Fail 30 Nov 2013 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f head light unit is deteriorating

o/s/f head light unit is deteriorating

o/s/r tyre has a cut in it but not showing core

o/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,144 miles

battery loose

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,711 miles

n/s & o/s front seat base insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

n/s & o/s front seat base insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2010 48,343 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 48,343 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,674 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 18,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 18,522 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 8,664 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 EWL is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EWL, 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 EWL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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