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AX53 NKE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

121,023 mi
Last recorded121,023 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 121,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 110,950 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2014 100,864 miles

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

off side front seatbelt has slgiht damage

rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,864 miles

off side front seatbelt has slgiht damage

rear tyres worn to limit

Fail 9 May 2013 87,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 87,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 87,160 miles

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)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise light sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise light sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,826 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 63,640 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 51,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,241 miles

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

slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre.

Fail 5 Jun 2010 51,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre are starting to go slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,049 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 32,920 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 32,915 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 23,445 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,445 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 NKE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 NKE, 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 NKE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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