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AX53 HTF

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,501 mi
Last recorded124,501 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HTF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 124,501 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 May 2016 124,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip/crack (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 115,011 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 115,011 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 105,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

rear silencer rattling inside

slight blow from center box

Pass 16 May 2013 96,500 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres all cracking between tread & sidewall

Fail 16 May 2013 96,500 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r o/s/f n/s/f tyres all cracking between tread & sidewall

Pass 22 May 2012 87,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2012 87,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 May 2011 79,079 miles

front discs have wear

Pass 18 May 2010 69,490 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 60,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,293 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

Pass 23 May 2007 39,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch cable cocering split the lenghth of cable

Fail 23 May 2007 39,604 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch cable cocering split the lenghth of cable

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 HTF is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HTF, 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 HTF registered?

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

Is AX53 HTF safe to buy?

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