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AX04 HSV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,913 mi
Last recorded109,913 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 HSV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 109,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,324 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 107,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,388 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 104,317 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 100,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre tread worn more to edges

Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 97,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect buld in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers split

Fail 6 Nov 2015 95,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers split

Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,387 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 89,517 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,500 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,665 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 72,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 61,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,853 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 41,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake has slightly side to side movment

Pass 22 Jun 2007 31,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamps were aimed too high - (adjusted during test).

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside front brake pads appear to be very worn - and more so than offside.

Nearside steering rack gaiter was detached from rack body - (refitted and secured during test).

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 HSV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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