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BD04 USW

2004 MG Zr

Turquoise Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,596 mi
Last recorded70,596 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 USW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 70,596 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 68,476 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,256 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 68,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 53,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,087 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,138 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,560 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,328 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust to nsr and ost iner rear arches to to sides of swing arms

Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,613 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,881 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 24,989 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 24,989 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,140 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,794 miles

advise wiper blades.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 16,794 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise wiper blades.

Fail 28 Jun 2007 13,883 miles

1,rear wiper split †2,front brake discs wearing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 13,883 miles

1,rear wiper split †2,front brake discs wearing

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 USW is a 2004 MG Zr in Turquoise with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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