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AX04 HSF

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,458 mi
Last recorded81,458 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 81,458 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,793 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 78,786 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 77,517 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)

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2016 77,274 miles

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jun 2016 77,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2014 73,925 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,925 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2013 63,652 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 63,594 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,287 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres running very close to strut

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,287 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres running very close to strut

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,762 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,876 miles

Nail in the tread of the N/S/R tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2009 30,849 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 23,679 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 23,679 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,233 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 23,233 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,012 miles

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

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 HSF is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HSF, 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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AX04 HSF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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