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AX53 WUE

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,058 mi
Last recorded76,058 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 WUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 76,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,120 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill's (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 67,212 miles

General rust on exhaust

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2017 67,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

General rust on exhaust

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 62,524 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 62,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 48,476 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 48,476 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,289 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,173 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2013 49,173 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

o/s/r seatbelt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,345 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 46,345 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,774 miles

nearside rear seatbelt only visually checked due to child seat base fitted!!

offside front outer brake pad getting low!!

offside rear tyre has cracking in tread!!

Fail 6 Dec 2010 43,774 miles

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

nearside rear seatbelt only visually checked due to child seat base fitted!!

offside front outer brake pad getting low!!

offside rear tyre has cracking in tread!!

Pass 10 Nov 2009 37,641 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 37,641 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,120 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 33,120 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,642 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,610 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 WUE is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

AX53 WUE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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