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AX53 DKD

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,780 mi
Last recorded65,780 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 DKD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 65,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 65,780 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 13 Jan 2015 60,733 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flexi loose and corroding.

exhaust middle and rear corroding.

front shock absorbers spongy.

Fail 9 Jan 2015 60,693 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant below minimum

exhaust flexi loose and corroding.

exhaust middle and rear corroding.

front shock absorbers spongy.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,314 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,202 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,653 miles

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

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

offside number plate lamp is dim

Pass 12 Jan 2010 36,791 miles

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

wipers starting to split

Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,613 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 31,613 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,680 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,052 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AX53 DKD is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX53 DKD, 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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AX53 DKD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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