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BL04 FSA

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,294 mi
Last recorded61,294 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FSA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 61,294 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 61,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre is cracking

no rear seats & seatbelt fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Jun 2024 56,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres close to limit nsf has minor cut to tyre wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats removed and all seat belts removed ()

Rear minor corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 17 Jun 2023 52,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 46,474 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres low inner edges 205/45/17

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 46,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres low inner edges 205/45/17

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 39,829 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 39,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2020 31,239 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 30,244 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 30,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 28,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 26,078 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,916 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 24 Jun 2015 22,146 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,162 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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 18,832 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,011 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 15,887 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 13,755 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,819 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 8,725 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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BL04 FSA is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BL04 FSA, 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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BL04 FSA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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