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AX04 PYV

2004 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 PYV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 145,763 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

screen cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 124,592 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 124,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MAIN (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

RIGHT HAND HORN BUTTON INOPERATIVE

Pass 23 Sep 2014 118,169 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 118,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,268 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 24 Sep 2013 109,252 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front wipers poor

Fail 17 Sep 2012 103,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 103,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,602 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

alternater belt worn and split

eml on

Fail 23 Sep 2011 96,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

alternater belt worn and split

eml on

Fail 26 Aug 2010 88,001 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

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

Small stone chip in screen

Pass 26 Aug 2010 88,001 miles

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

Offside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

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

Small stone chip in screen

Pass 25 Sep 2009 76,230 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 76,230 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

both front tyres run very close to lower suspension strutt spring cups

offside rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 30 Aug 2008 60,422 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 39,233 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 PYV is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PYV, 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 AX04 PYV registered?

AX04 PYV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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