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VU04 AYN

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 AYN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 122,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 116,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 109,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 102,467 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 94,226 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 77,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 70,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 63,123 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,371 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 46,261 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 38,016 miles

offside rear tyre damaged /cut at rim protector

Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,873 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)

alternator noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2007 26,823 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

noise from front of engine. suspect alternator

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 AYN is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU04 AYN, 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 VU04 AYN registered?

VU04 AYN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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