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AX54 JVE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,188 mi
Last recorded88,188 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,188 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 88,188 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,775 miles

engine oil on the minimum.

front brake pads appear low.

both front shock absorbers weak/spongy.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,282 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2012 51,869 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

different speed ratings on front tyres

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

parking brake lever comes up high & has side play

timing belt cover damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2012 51,869 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

different speed ratings on front tyres

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

parking brake lever comes up high & has side play

timing belt cover damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 42,555 miles

slight play nearside track rod end

Fail 1 Dec 2011 42,553 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offsied front brake disc has been hot

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,493 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 33,309 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 33,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 23,402 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 JVE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVE, 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 JVE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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