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AX04 FVB

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,987 mi
Last recorded91,987 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emmissions not done (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 83,921 miles

bind to o/s/f brake

n/s/f wheel damaged on outer edge

power steering fluid on minimum

Fail 31 Jan 2014 70,482 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,563 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,544 miles

slight rim damage o/sf whell

Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight rim damage o/sf whell

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,450 miles

front brake discs very slightly corroded

front wipers deteiorating

hand brake lever sat high req adjustment

n/s/f steering rack gaitor very slightly damp

o/s/f mirror glass slightly damaged

o/s/r brake light dull

Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,925 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 51,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s mirror cracked but view okay

o/s front wheel slightly bent

Fail 20 Oct 2008 38,547 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,547 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,040 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 28,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 FVB is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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