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AX04 AEV

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,513 mi
Last recorded100,513 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 AEV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 100,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,458 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 96,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,954 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,994 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,994 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 81,551 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,560 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 46,078 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 46,078 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 37,777 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2009 37,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,984 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,106 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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AX04 AEV is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX04 AEV, 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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AX04 AEV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 8 April 2004.

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