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AW04 EYR

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,383 mi
Last recorded80,383 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,383 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 72,419 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 72,419 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,353 miles

battery insecure

light corrosion rear brake discs

power rack gaitor n/s damp

s.r.s lamp displayed

Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,353 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

battery insecure

light corrosion rear brake discs

power rack gaitor n/s damp

s.r.s lamp displayed

Pass 1 Mar 2011 66,045 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 66,045 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,633 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 34,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 34,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,388 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 25,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,282 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 18,282 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EYR 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 53.3%.

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 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 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

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

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