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AX04 HSJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,598 mi
Last recorded113,598 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HSJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 113,598 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 113,430 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 100,490 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,365 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre tread wearing unevenly.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2013 77,542 miles

both dip beam pattens poor

both front seats locked in upright position

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 May 2013 77,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both dip beam pattens poor

both front seats locked in upright position

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

both windscreen wiper blades starting to split

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2012 69,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 69,528 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 59,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,435 miles

Fair amount of cracking/perishing to both rear tyre side walls & tread patterns.

Fair amount of front brake imbalance @ 24%, o/s low.

Front pads low.

Fail 28 May 2010 49,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fair amount of cracking/perishing to both rear tyre side walls & tread patterns.

Fair amount of front brake imbalance @ 24%, o/s low.

Front pads low.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,936 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall and tread starting to perish

Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,838 miles

both front tyres getting low tread depth at 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,053 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 HSJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HSJ, 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 HSJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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