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AX04 TWZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,273 mi
Last recorded76,273 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 76,273 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 76,271 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 71,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Fail 2 Aug 2018 71,761 miles

Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to both rear inner sill areas.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,041 miles

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

Front Oil weep from steering rack

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 68,202 miles

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

Offside Front beam pattern poor

Fail 3 Aug 2016 68,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front beam pattern poor

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,974 miles

slight misting of oil from steering rack gaitors

Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,572 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,401 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 48,555 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

Fail 2 Feb 2012 40,978 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,381 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on outer edges

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,744 miles

Advise some travel handbrake.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 22,686 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,195 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 17,742 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 TWZ 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 TWZ, 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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What year was AX04 TWZ registered?

AX04 TWZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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