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AX53 TVC

2004 MG Zr+

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,220 mi
Last recorded42,220 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 2004 MG Zr+39,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 TVC
MakeMG
ModelZr+
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,220 miles

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 31,449 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 31,449 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 21,599 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,178 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 19,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front wipers torn

How Reliable is the MG Zr+?

Based on 2,257 MOT tests across 534 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
8,406
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
534
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Stop lamp not working 53
Headlamp aim too low 53
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AX53 TVC is a 2004 MG Zr+ in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 39,309 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 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX53 TVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AX53 TVC?

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What year was AX53 TVC registered?

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

Is AX53 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 TVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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