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VO54 LBJ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,930 mi
Last recorded93,930 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 LBJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 93,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting rubbers missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,528 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,525 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre close to front suspension leg

slight ossilation to offside rear brake disc

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,634 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer wall perished

Fail 8 Oct 2011 52,575 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre outer wall perished

Pass 2 Oct 2010 45,192 miles

n/s/r tyre spilts in tread

Pass 3 Oct 2009 38,881 miles

n/s/r tyre cracks in tread

slight bind n/s/f brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2008 31,816 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 25,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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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VO54 LBJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO54 LBJ, 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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VO54 LBJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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