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AW04 EXT

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,579 mi
Last recorded74,579 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 EXT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,579 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,306 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 65,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened blue (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,769 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2014 61,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013
Fail 26 Jun 2013 55,750 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,080 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 42,076 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,158 miles

nearside of steering rack leaking slightly

off side parking brake performance low

rear brake discs pitted on inner surface

Fail 24 Jun 2011 31,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside of steering rack leaking slightly

off side parking brake performance low

rear brake discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,711 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,017 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,555 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 EXT is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc 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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

AW04 EXT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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