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BD04 USV

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,603 mi
Last recorded138,603 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 USV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 138,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 135,147 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 135,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jul 2015 133,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 133,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 129,878 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 129,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,319 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 90,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 78,093 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 66,290 miles

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

Signs of pervious fluid loss from N/S Rack Boot

Fail 29 Jun 2009 66,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Signs of pervious fluid loss from N/S Rack Boot

Pass 25 Jun 2008 52,577 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,311 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

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 USV is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD04 USV, 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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What year was BD04 USV registered?

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

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