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AX54 DKE

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

75,609 mi
Last recorded75,609 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 DKE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,609 miles

Damage to vehicle body

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

Poor beam image both headlamps

Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,609 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Not working (1.4.B.1d)

Damage to vehicle body

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

Poor beam image both headlamps

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,209 miles

Damage Offside rear door

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Mist of oil on steering rack boots

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front cv boot perished

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 71,209 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage Offside rear door

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Mist of oil on steering rack boots

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front cv boot perished

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished in tread

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,414 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,202 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 60,202 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs starting to warp

n/s/f cv boot very heavily perished and cracked

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

srs light on

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,984 miles

slight oil misting to steering rack

Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,399 miles

front discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 43,399 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,214 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,214 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,863 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on tread and wearing unevenly on inner edge

dampness on steering rack

rear wiper blade missing

slight damage to all four tyre sidewalls

Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,383 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 20,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

handbrake has long travel

rear wiper torn

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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AX54 DKE is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AX54 DKE, 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 AX54 DKE registered?

AX54 DKE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is AX54 DKE safe to buy?

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