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AX54 DXV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,111 miles

E.M.L. ON

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides headlights cloudy

welding covered in underseal unable to to make full inspection

Fail 31 Jan 2017 72,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded track controle arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded track controle arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

E.M.L. ON

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sides headlights cloudy

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front headlamp has condensation

under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2016 64,048 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front headlamp has condensation

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,268 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,386 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,464 miles

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)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside head lamp missted

nearside rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall

power steering slightly leaking on near side of rack

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,349 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked in tread and sidewalls

Pass 20 Aug 2010 27,341 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 27,341 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 22,420 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 22,420 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 17,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight noise in steering colum u/j when wheel set at lower position.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 17,534 miles

slight noise in steering colum u/j when wheel set at lower position.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,910 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 DXV 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 62.5%.

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 DXV, 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 DXV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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