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AX04 AFY

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,723 mi
Last recorded56,723 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 AFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,723 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 56,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Inner passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,875 miles

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 51,868 miles

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

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,835 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,835 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 43,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,854 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,873 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 23,252 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 16,501 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 26 Jan 2009 16,501 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 11,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AFY is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AX04 AFY, 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 AFY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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