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AX54 DVR

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,717 mi
Last recorded57,717 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 DVR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Front + Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 57,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded Front + Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,007 miles

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

engine oil leaking

o/s/r door hinge play

Fail 9 Mar 2015 51,972 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine oil leaking

o/s/r door hinge play

Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,482 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 47,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2013 41,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 36,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 32,106 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 32,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 22,472 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 19,113 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,113 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 DVR is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue 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 DVR, 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 DVR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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