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AX54 DTZ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 DTZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 128,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall - cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s - trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 126,940 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement at upper attachment. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes - deteriorated. n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank - corroded.

Fail 25 Apr 2022 126,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement at upper attachment. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bushes - deteriorated. n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel tank - corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2021 123,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 120,002 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel excessive travel (3.1.6b)

slight oil leek from engine area.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,433 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 103,433 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 100,036 miles

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

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

excessive handbrake travel- handbrake limit met

Fail 4 Apr 2015 100,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

excessive handbrake travel- handbrake limit met

Pass 22 Apr 2014 95,578 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2013 91,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2013 91,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 86,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,218 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)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 54,016 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 54,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,247 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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AX54 DTZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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