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M55 VAS

2004 MG Zr+

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,379 mi
Last recorded79,379 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2009
Typical for 2004 MG Zr+39,309 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 VAS
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2009 79,379 miles

beam pattern poor

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 10 Apr 2008 66,866 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front and rear number plates illeagal

Pass 10 Apr 2008 66,866 miles

both front and rear number plates illeagal

Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,014 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 50,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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M55 VAS is a 2004 MG Zr+ in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,309 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M55 VAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M55 VAS registered?

M55 VAS is a 2004 MG Zr+, first registered on 28 February 2004.

Is M55 VAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 VAS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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