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BL04 ZXR

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

45,098 mi
Last recorded45,098 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 45,098 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 43,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 41,849 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind when turned by hand.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,660 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 36,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 34,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 29,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,118 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 22,179 miles

Nearside Front small cut to side wall tyre structure not effected (no chords showing)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,296 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,536 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 16,887 miles

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

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 16,887 miles

Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,451 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,461 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 11,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 9,305 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,954 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 ZXR is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

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

Is BL04 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 ZXR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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