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BA04 ENW

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,094 mi
Last recorded75,094 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 ENW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 75,094 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,196 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,196 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,670 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,016 miles

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Fail 26 Aug 2016 66,015 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,895 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,541 miles

Advise rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,540 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 65,041 miles

Advise O/S/F brake sticking on slightly

Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,041 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Advise O/S/F brake sticking on slightly

Advise both rear tyres wearing out of shape

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,141 miles

Advise SRS light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,751 miles

Advise front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 61,016 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 2 Aug 2010 61,016 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 51,676 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 36,428 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 36,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,198 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 23,198 miles

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

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

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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BA04 ENW is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BA04 ENW, 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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BA04 ENW is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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