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AX53 EXP

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 EXP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 109,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 106,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 106,182 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2017 101,405 miles

OSR & NSR inner sills corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Jan 2016 97,265 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 92,273 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,018 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 86,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 79,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML Light remains on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 79,783 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML Light remains on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,157 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,157 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,797 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 49,797 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,049 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

windscreen wipers stop intermittently

Pass 28 Jan 2008 21,334 miles

NO SLOW SPEED OR SELF PARK ON FRONT WIPERS

Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,419 miles

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

Front wipers sluggish to operate on normal speed but fine on fast speed

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 EXP is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EXP, 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 EXP registered?

AX53 EXP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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