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AV53 KVJ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,447 mi
Last recorded134,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 KVJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 134,447 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 134,447 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 134,443 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2016 110,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake has low effort. nearside

Fail 9 Jun 2016 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake has low effort. nearside

Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,605 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,410 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 59,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper motor not working

Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,524 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,392 miles

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

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 41,990 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,981 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 34,677 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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AV53 KVJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AV53 KVJ, 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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AV53 KVJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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