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AW04 FCF

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,633 miles

advise both front tyres wearing close to limit

advise engine management light staying on

adviseo/s/r coil spring corroed

Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,633 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front tyres wearing close to limit

advise engine management light staying on

adviseo/s/r coil spring corroed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,584 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 22 Jul 2015 73,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,767 miles

EML WARNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,635 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 59,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2012 53,958 miles

front pipe and middle section of exhaust is corroded

n/s/f wiper is split

Fail 6 Jul 2012 53,958 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

front pipe and middle section of exhaust is corroded

n/s/f wiper is split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,575 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 48,575 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine noisey

n/s/f tyre is cracking all over

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,090 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)

backbox blowing on joint

brake fluid low

drivers seat belt staring to fray

near side powersteering guaiter damp

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,055 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 37,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,733 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,733 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,091 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 FCF is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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