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AX53 NLR

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,844 mi
Last recorded57,844 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,844 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 57,844 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 54,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 54,578 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 42,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 37,331 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 21,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,752 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,202 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 21,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,539 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,038 miles

exhaust rear box leaking.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,914 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 15,909 miles

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

1. o/s rear indicator bulb becoming faded. 2. slight damage to front seat belt webbing. 3. o/s front tyre badly worn on inside edge and at legal limits.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,514 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

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 NLR is a 2004 MG Zr in Red 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 NLR, 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 NLR registered?

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

Is AX53 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 NLR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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