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SH04 DVV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,447 mi
Last recorded68,447 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 DVV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,447 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 68,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet needs adjusting. (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet needs adjusting. (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 63,514 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml on

Fail 12 Jan 2016 63,510 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

eml on

Fail 18 Dec 2014 57,663 miles

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

e m l light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,663 miles

e m l light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,955 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 40,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 40,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,544 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 32,544 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 24,693 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 24,693 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING/AGEING AND 2 NAILS IN TYRE

SMALL CUT IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL

SMALL CUT NEARSIDEFRONT TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 14 Aug 2009 20,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 14,986 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 12,233 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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SH04 DVV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH04 DVV, 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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What year was SH04 DVV registered?

SH04 DVV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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