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AV04 ZZD

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 ZZD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 98,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component nearside front steering rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

auxiliary drive belts perished

both rear tyres perished

brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

front registration plate damaged

ignition switch control intermittently working correctly

offside front tyre perished, wearing low and wearing heavily (smooth) on edges

rear exhaust system section deteriorating (corroded)

unable to fully inspect nearside lower outer sill panel due to fitment of side skirts

unable to fully inspect offside lower outer sill panel due to fitment of side skirts

Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,242 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery loose

Fail 19 Dec 2016 93,238 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

battery loose

Pass 5 Nov 2015 86,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 85,643 miles

near side front tyre wall damage

Fail 28 May 2014 85,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front tyre wall damage

Pass 30 May 2013 82,582 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 82,582 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 82,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2012 82,077 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 May 2011 76,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 69,670 miles

front No plate

Fail 15 May 2010 69,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front No plate

off side & near side rear tyres perished

Pass 29 May 2009 61,690 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)

off side & near side rear tyres perished

Fail 23 May 2009 61,634 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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)

off side & near side rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,093 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,493 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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AV04 ZZD is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AV04 ZZD, 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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AV04 ZZD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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