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AV54 NFN

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 NFN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 93,071 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both front wheel archs corroded

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 8 May 2017 93,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both front wheel archs corroded

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 2 May 2017 93,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

gearbox oil leak.

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 81,640 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,963 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake disc pitted

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,550 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,550 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear washer innop

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,613 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 18,275 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 18,275 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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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AV54 NFN is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV54 NFN, 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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AV54 NFN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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