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AX54 DYF

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,790 mi
Last recorded72,790 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 72,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front bumper damaged

nearside front fog lamp loose

nearside rear tyre close to limit and perished

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,985 miles

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,985 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50r16v (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,663 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all three rear exhaust rubber mounts perished and splitting

both front wiper blades split

centre and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,077 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres are a different profile fronts 50 and rears 60

Fail 7 Nov 2015 67,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r16v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

front and rear tyres are a different profile fronts 50 and rears 60

Pass 15 Nov 2014 63,097 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,097 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit.

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,174 miles

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

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

both centre exhaust rubber mounts perished

offside front tyre very close to inner wing on full right lock

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

one rear exhaust rubber mount broken

power steering drive belt cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2013 59,174 miles

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

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

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

both centre exhaust rubber mounts perished

offside front tyre very close to inner wing on full right lock

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

one rear exhaust rubber mount broken

power steering drive belt cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,056 miles

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

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

power steering drive belt cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,932 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering drive belt cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,751 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 42,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and perished

Pass 20 Nov 2010 42,645 miles

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

both front tyres perished and cracking

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2009 36,133 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 23,502 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 DYF is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DYF, 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 DYF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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