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AV54 RAX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,659 mi
Last recorded131,659 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 RAX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 131,659 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 131,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 125,401 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,876 miles

non standard exhaust system fitted to vehicle

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 118,876 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

non standard exhaust system fitted to vehicle

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,294 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Fail 15 Oct 2014 110,258 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

nearside front tyre @ 2mm and wearing on inner shoulder

offside front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 85,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seats fitted to rear unable fully inspect seat belts

minor oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 80,167 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,534 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight lip on front discs

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 48,792 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,568 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 37,568 miles

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

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 RAX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RAX, 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 RAX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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