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AX54 DLO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,219 mi
Last recorded105,219 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 DLO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 105,219 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light disconnected

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,004 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 97,004 miles

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

Central Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 86,921 miles

Centre Rear Upper brake light disconnected

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 75,338 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear inner sils rusty

n.s.f tyre worn low in tread

Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,412 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 71,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 64,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 64,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 33,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,602 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 26,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,407 miles

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

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

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

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 DLO is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX54 DLO, 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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AX54 DLO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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