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VO54 MHV

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

223,123 mi
Last recorded223,123 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 MHV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 223,123 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 223,123 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 222,605 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 219,614 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 214,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 204,123 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 204,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 192,140 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 192,140 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 179,636 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontal bushing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement frontal bushing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 165,201 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 165,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 149,477 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 149,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake only just met the reguirement

Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 10 Sep 2013 115,729 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 104,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 92,745 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 80,213 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 80,213 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,225 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 62,473 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,473 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 51,507 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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VO54 MHV is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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