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AX54 JVZ

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,504 mi
Last recorded80,504 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 JVZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 80,504 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 80,504 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,432 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 80,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 80,146 miles
Fail 1 May 2017 80,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,487 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,750 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 50,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 44,927 miles

air bag warning light not working

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake aplication uneven

Fail 20 Apr 2012 44,927 miles

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light not working

offside rear tyre deteriorated

rear brake aplication uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,240 miles

srs light stays on

Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,234 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

srs light stays on

Pass 15 Oct 2009 33,937 miles

clutch juddery inoperation

handbrake travel long

rear bumper scuff on both sides

srs light on

Fail 15 Oct 2009 33,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clutch juddery inoperation

handbrake travel long

rear bumper scuff on both sides

srs light on

Fail 20 Oct 2008 22,501 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,501 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,708 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 JVZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

AX54 JVZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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The MOT history for AX54 JVZ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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