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AX04 UBR

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 UBR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 61,969 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 61,969 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,967 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2015 57,967 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 51,948 miles

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

Oil leak

slight side play on handbrake lever

Fail 4 Mar 2014 51,948 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyre inner sidewalls perishing/cracking

both front tyres worn on edges

slight side play on handbrake lever

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 44,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 44,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,503 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 33,503 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 21,570 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,523 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 17,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 13,451 miles

eml is on

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 UBR is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR registered?

AX04 UBR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 14 June 2004.

Is AX04 UBR safe to buy?

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