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AV53 MJU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,573 mi
Last recorded92,573 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MJU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 92,573 miles

Engine warning light on in dash

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 92,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine warning light on in dash

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 87,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,717 miles

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

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)

brake pedal rubber is worn but still has anti-slip

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,049 miles

handbrake high

Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,049 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 28 Mar 2012 61,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,642 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,478 miles

advise offside rear tyre wearing on inner / outer edges at time of test

advise rear bootlid security at time of test

advise slight scoring to front outer brake disc faces at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,921 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,243 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 28,717 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 MJU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MJU, 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 AV53 MJU registered?

AV53 MJU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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