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AX53 NLE

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,487 mi
Last recorded64,487 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,487 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 60,771 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2020 61,412 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,410 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 57,359 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,027 miles

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

drivers interior door handle sticking

slight corrosion on exhaust, sills, floor

Pass 14 Jan 2017 50,785 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

screw in edge of o/s/r tyre [205/50/16w]

Pass 13 Jan 2016 48,084 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,496 miles

o/s/f trackrod end slight play

Pass 11 Jan 2014 42,696 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer treads.

Nearside front tyre getting low on edges.

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 42,696 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer treads.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre getting low on edges.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 39,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,787 miles

wiper marks on o/s of windscreen

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

exhaust centre section corroding

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm legal limit [205/50/16v]

nail in n/s/r tyre

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt properly due to childseat

Pass 11 Jan 2011 31,685 miles

exhaust centre section corroding at rear end

washer pipe split but washers working

Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,076 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm on edge [205/50/16v]

Pass 9 Jan 2009 21,575 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,600 miles

slight split+blow on exhaust back box

Pass 13 Jan 2007 15,335 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 NLE is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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