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AX54 JVO

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,540 mi
Last recorded113,540 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 JVO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 113,540 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 113,091 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lenses slightly dedteriated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear rubber helper spring disloged from spring

Pass 16 Nov 2023 110,049 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective light lenses slightly deteriated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 107,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted from low use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint damp boot (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted from low use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,629 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 105,626 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glass frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 103,886 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 103,886 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 103,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower outer steering arm inner seal has a slight oil leak

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

Rear Inner hatch back support struts weak at time of test

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,816 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer steering ram leaking

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front slight leak on steering rack

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 99,814 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front slight leak on steering rack

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,110 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 94,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 88,072 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 88,072 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,437 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 61,117 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 61,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,874 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,507 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 JVO is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 JVO, 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 JVO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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