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AN53 NGE

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,145 mi
Last recorded62,145 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 NGE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,145 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 61,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,618 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,440 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 45,258 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 38,346 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 38,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 31,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 20,264 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 13,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2007 13,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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AN53 NGE is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AN53 NGE, 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 AN53 NGE registered?

AN53 NGE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is AN53 NGE safe to buy?

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