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BD04 UTA

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,655 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 110,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjuster isn't working (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 110,425 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 110,419 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected underneath (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component insecure sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body component insecure sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front window inop

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,512 miles

All tyre valve stems deteriorated.

Parking brake close to having no reserve travel.

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Beam pattern incorrect. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Beam pattern incorrect. (4.1.2 (b))

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

All tyre valve stems deteriorated.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake close to having no reserve travel.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 85,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 82,995 miles

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

screen slightly scratched by wiper blades

Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,995 miles

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

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

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

screen slightly scratched by wiper blades

Pass 21 Jun 2014 78,866 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,331 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,385 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,075 miles

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

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

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 21 Jun 2010 45,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 36,705 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,618 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f and rear wiper rubbers split

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UTA is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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