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AF54 ZXH

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,882 mi
Last recorded144,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 ZXH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2025 144,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine noisy/Coolant level low

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 143,450 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive g box, NS drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt missing security clip and weeping oil (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 142,832 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 139,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,418 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 127,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 126,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 126,444 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,467 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 117,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 106,414 miles

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)

o/s/rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 95,160 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 95,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,568 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,069 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 52,768 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 52,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,832 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,044 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 15,678 miles

drivers wiper blade starting to split

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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AF54 ZXH is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF54 ZXH, 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 AF54 ZXH registered?

AF54 ZXH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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