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BD04 SXV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,899 mi
Last recorded94,899 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 SXV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight corrosion rear inner sills

n/s/f outer cv gaiter starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2020 89,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv gaiter starting to split

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 76,461 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,124 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,790 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded and mounting rubbers perished

Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,188 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coolant level topped up

engine managment light on

front tyres worn on inside edges

fuel pump noisy

o/s/r tyre perished and has nail in it

Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,353 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 48,632 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall cut not down to cords

Pass 11 May 2012 43,211 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 43,211 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 38,414 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 38,411 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 35,541 miles

nearside rear tyre wall cut

slight exhaust blow from joint

Pass 15 May 2009 32,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 32,472 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 May 2008 29,983 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 26,748 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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BD04 SXV is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD04 SXV, 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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BD04 SXV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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