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2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,717 mi
Last recorded83,717 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 USB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 83,717 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,332 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 82,332 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 77,284 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 77,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 76,080 miles

Alternator rib belt deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,772 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,390 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 55,876 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust coroded

general under body surface corrosion unable to check outersills due to covers

Pass 27 May 2016 47,923 miles

general underbody surface corosion

Fail 27 May 2016 47,923 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from int mirror (8.3.1e)

general underbody surface corosion

Fail 29 May 2015 42,652 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 42,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,453 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,688 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 28,526 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)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 24,290 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 24,290 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 20,114 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 20,114 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 11,069 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 USB is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BD04 USB, 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 USB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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