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BA04 AZF

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,384 mi
Last recorded80,384 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 AZF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,384 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 78,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,171 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 74,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 62,082 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 53,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 51,338 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 49,788 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,887 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 40,462 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silensor showing signs of deterioration

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2014 40,462 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing more on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silensor showing signs of deterioration

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2013 33,860 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 33,855 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,150 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 28,150 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 21,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,564 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,055 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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BA04 AZF is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA04 AZF, 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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BA04 AZF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 14 August 2004.

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