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BL04 ZXV

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,342 mi
Last recorded133,342 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZXV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,342 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 122,725 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,758 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 117,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,740 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 100,393 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 99,939 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,760 miles

advise battery looser advise air bag light on

advise nsf wiper split advise nsr tyre on legal limits worn inside edge advise front pads low

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

advise battery looser advise air bag light on

advise nsf wiper split advise nsr tyre on legal limits worn inside edge advise front pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,929 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 66,752 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area.

Both front tyres worn inner edge.

Handbrake travel.

Fail 10 Jul 2009 66,752 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area.

Both front tyres worn inner edge.

Handbrake travel.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 57,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 51,270 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 ZXV is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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