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AV53 MLO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,855 mi
Last recorded69,855 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 69,855 miles

both outer driveshaft gaiters deteriorating

rear fog light switch sticking

slight play to nearside track rod end and inner steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,631 miles

both front outer drive shaft boots perished

slight play both nearside inner and outer track rods

Pass 20 Apr 2018 66,108 miles

all four tyre valves perishing

both front outer cv boots perishing

front flex joint outer cover breaking up

minor play to both lower suspension arm inner bushes

slight side to side movement to handbrake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,361 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2016 61,726 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and split

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 55,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,811 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,811 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 47,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 42,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,646 miles

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

nearside front windsrceen washer pipe/union leaking

power steering rack seaping

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,452 miles

front brakes out of balance just in test limits advise strip and check

offside front tyre worn / wearing on iner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2008 21,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brakes out of balance just in test limits advise strip and check

offside front tyre worn / wearing on iner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 15,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,525 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 MLO is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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