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AX53 EWU

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,498 mi
Last recorded66,498 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EWU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,498 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 66,498 miles

Direction indicator not working Both front. (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,882 miles

both front cv boot starting to perish

Fail 29 Aug 2013 65,882 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front cv boot starting to perish

Fail 3 Jul 2012 55,667 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,999 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,422 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 32,422 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 27,170 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 19,575 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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AX53 EWU is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX53 EWU, 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 AX53 EWU registered?

AX53 EWU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 January 2004.

Is AX53 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 EWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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