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AY04 VRM

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,569 mi
Last recorded52,569 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 VRM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 52,569 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 52,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 52,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 52,471 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 51,569 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,061 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,881 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 50,526 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across central 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 49,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,607 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 47,607 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,730 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,624 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 38,651 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,496 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2013 32,728 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 29,370 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,704 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 26,704 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,462 miles

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

small age cracks in all 4 tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,122 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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AY04 VRM is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY04 VRM, 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 AY04 VRM registered?

AY04 VRM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is AY04 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 VRM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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