MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking in tread
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking in tread
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine fault light on
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)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine fault light on
manifold shield loose
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AX53 HCH is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?
AX53 HCH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is AX53 HCH safe to buy?
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