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AX53 HGK

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,076 mi
Last recorded83,076 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HGK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,076 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 75,932 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,913 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 63,937 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,861 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 56,861 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,840 miles

auxillary belt starting to perish

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front tyre tread inner edges wearing

radiator starting to corrode

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

auxillary belt starting to perish

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

front suspension coil springs starting to rust

front tyre tread inner edges wearing

radiator starting to corrode

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 15 Jan 2010 41,671 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 34,779 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,779 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,894 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,893 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2007 20,849 miles

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

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 HGK is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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