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AX54 FUM

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

80,751 mi
Last recorded80,751 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FUM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 80,751 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2024 76,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 74,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,255 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,049 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 63,466 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 60,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 42,520 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 42,404 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 39,927 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 36,794 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,016 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 34,013 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 30,831 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 27,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,767 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 18,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 18,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 15,809 miles

both nearside tyres are becoming low in tread depth remaining

Pass 31 Oct 2007 11,852 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 FUM is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FUM, 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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What year was AX54 FUM registered?

AX54 FUM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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