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AW04 EWV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,261 mi
Last recorded61,261 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 EWV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 61,261 miles

heavy surface corrosion to underbody/components

Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,994 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 60,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 60,154 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,258 miles

Fuel tank is slightly corroded

Headlights are slightly opaque but showing beam image although slightly reduced

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 59,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side Wall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre Aged/Perishing 2009

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,380 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,380 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,647 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 56,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 54,059 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 51,517 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 51,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 48,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 44,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 40,243 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,353 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 36,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 34,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 34,196 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,122 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,005 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 26,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,628 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 16,294 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 EWV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

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

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