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VU04 AVZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,495 mi
Last recorded61,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AVZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 61,495 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,279 miles

fuel pipes under car damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes under car damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2010 49,407 miles

SRS warning light on.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

damage to fuel tank.

damage to nearside chassis rail.

damage to nearside front to rear brake/fuel pipes.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

offside front seat belt starting to fray.

pieces of metal in nearside rear tyre.Damage to wheels/tyres.

rear wiper blade missing.

damage to fuel tank breather pipe at nearside rear.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 49,407 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

SRS warning light on.

clutch pedal rubber missing.

damage to fuel tank.

damage to nearside chassis rail.

damage to nearside front to rear brake/fuel pipes.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

offside front seat belt starting to fray.

pieces of metal in nearside rear tyre.Damage to wheels/tyres.

rear wiper blade missing.

damage to fuel tank breather pipe at nearside rear.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 41,275 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 41,274 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,915 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 34,915 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 27,007 miles

front brake pads low.nsf tyre worn on edges,rear tyres splitting

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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VU04 AVZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VU04 AVZ, 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 VU04 AVZ registered?

VU04 AVZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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