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BG04 VZN

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,910 mi
Last recorded94,910 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VZN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 94,910 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 94,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 90,208 miles

Both front shocks feel soft

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,208 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front shocks feel soft

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,522 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,116 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,116 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,895 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,025 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,274 miles

o/s front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,356 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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BG04 VZN is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG04 VZN, 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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BG04 VZN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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