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AY04 ZZJ

2004 MG Zr

Orange Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 ZZJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 80,710 miles

exhaust rubber missing front pipe

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,572 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,058 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

sill covers

Pass 21 Feb 2011 73,449 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 73,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 64,406 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 64,406 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 55,043 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,039 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 35,348 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)

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 ZZJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Orange with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZZJ, 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 ZZJ registered?

AY04 ZZJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is AY04 ZZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY04 ZZJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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