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BL04 ZWA

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,024 mi
Last recorded123,024 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZWA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 123,024 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,689 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 5 May 2015 117,393 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wiper defective

Fail 1 May 2015 117,343 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear wiper defective

Pass 24 Apr 2014 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 109,524 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 100,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 100,075 miles

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 1 May 2012 90,560 miles

battery insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2012 90,560 miles

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 3 May 2011 80,975 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,462 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 47,455 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,406 miles

n/side central locking door mechanisum noise

o/side door trim catching door frame

Fail 28 Jun 2007 34,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side central locking door mechanisum noise

o/side door trim catching door frame

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 ZWA is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BL04 ZWA, 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 ZWA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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