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AX04 HSE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HSE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 78,559 miles

rear exhaust hitting on body

Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust hitting on body

Pass 1 Aug 2015 68,655 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,450 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,450 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,004 miles

nsr tyre has cracks in it

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,004 miles

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

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

nsr tyre has cracks in it

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,197 miles

advise fuel tank advance corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,951 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 29,951 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 26,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2009 26,347 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,151 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,943 miles

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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AX04 HSE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 AX04 HSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX04 HSE registered?

AX04 HSE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 5 June 2004.

Is AX04 HSE safe to buy?

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