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BL04 ZXC

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,177 mi
Last recorded106,177 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZXC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 106,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,726 miles

N/S/F Tyre, Inner Edge worn.

O/S/F Tyre, Outer Edge worn.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,112 miles

Exhaust Minor Blows, sealed.

Front Pads in 2,000 miles.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 92,112 miles

Exhaust Minor Blows, sealed.

Front Pads in 2,000 miles.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,425 miles

2 Minor Gas Leaks on the exhaust.

After Market Exhaust Fitted which is louder than standard, not excessive.

Both Front Side Lamp Bulbs Dim, Replaced.

Both Rear Tyres, Rubber is deteriorating, replacement is advised.

O/S/R Light Lense has a small crack.

Rear Exhaust Rubber is deteriorating.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,256 miles

exhaust slightly noisy but acceptable

front brakes slightly out of balance

front no plate cracked, top right hand corner

light corrosion on fuel tank

slight spit on exhaust on rear joint

Pass 17 Dec 2009 58,573 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 58,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2009 56,597 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 52,665 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 52,663 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 20 Feb 2007 44,981 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 ZXC is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL04 ZXC registered?

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

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