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AX53 HTJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,122 mi
Last recorded89,122 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HTJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,122 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 89,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 88,895 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2x rear and offside front tyres are perished

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

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)

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

exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,042 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 84,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 71,712 miles

front brake calipers,have been sprayed with lubrication oil by customer

Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,223 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 63,112 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 61,396 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 56,330 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 56,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 46,193 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 HTJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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