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AV53 MJE

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

112,061 mi
Last recorded112,061 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MJE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,061 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,036 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 11 Feb 2021 106,717 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 106,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 104,743 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 104,742 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at centre of outer sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,470 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 100,334 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 95,656 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,362 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 90,350 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,174 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 85,172 miles

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 79,267 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 79,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,990 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 68,025 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,025 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 8 Feb 2012 62,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 62,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 56,000 miles

wear both front brake discs

Fail 10 Feb 2011 55,999 miles

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

wear both front brake discs

Fail 9 Feb 2010 46,972 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,972 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 39,842 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 31,856 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 31,855 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,696 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 23,696 miles

Nearside Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AV53 MJE is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 AV53 MJE, 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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AV53 MJE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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