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AX54 LRV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,570 mi
Last recorded74,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 74,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,978 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,145 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,445 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 61,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,840 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 54,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,878 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,037 miles

horn has a poor output

n/s/f wheel tight to turn but not binding

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,049 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 37,334 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2011 33,716 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 29,717 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,064 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,183 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 LRV is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 LRV registered?

AX54 LRV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is AX54 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 LRV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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