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BC04 SDY

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,696 mi
Last recorded100,696 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 SDY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 100,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 100,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 95,927 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 93,597 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 93,592 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,577 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on side wall

Fail 3 Jul 2013 84,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut on side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2012 73,665 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gear knob loose

Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

gear knob loose

park brake lever nees slight adjustment

front tyres worn on inside edge and have ONLY met the minimum standard asset out by vosa

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,752 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres out of shape

leak from power steering rack

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,752 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

front tyres out of shape

leak from power steering rack

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre has damage on side wall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,573 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre has damage on side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,993 miles

off side front screen washer hose leaking under bonnet attention advised

Fail 23 Jul 2009 40,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side front screen washer hose leaking under bonnet attention advised

Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 18,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 18,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear 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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BC04 SDY is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BC04 SDY, 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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BC04 SDY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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