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AX54 DWY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 82,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords showing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 78,790 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint nearside and offside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 75,607 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 75,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 70,433 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

water leak in engine

Fail 8 Mar 2019 70,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

water leak in engine

Pass 30 Mar 2018 64,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Damage on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 60,701 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Fail 23 Mar 2017 60,701 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,220 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,600 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 37,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Fail 15 Jan 2014 37,401 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leaking from engine

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 25,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,331 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 20,331 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,049 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 16,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,696 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Wear to front brake pads

Wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2008 9,928 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 DWY 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 63.6%.

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

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