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AV54 NGU

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

65,190 mi
Last recorded65,190 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 NGU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 65,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,782 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

power steering rack damp

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,056 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 62,056 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 60,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 59,200 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 59,199 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 57,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 55,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 54,379 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 54,379 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear upper brake light constantly on

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,574 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 49,226 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,674 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,674 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,631 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 43,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 37,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,531 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,531 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge,these tyres are of a stepped tread design

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,572 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,154 miles

deep cut in nearside front tyre

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 NGU is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV54 NGU, 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 AV54 NGU registered?

AV54 NGU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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The MOT history for AV54 NGU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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