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VO54 TKD

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,768 mi
Last recorded93,768 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 TKD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,768 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,768 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 30 Jun 2016 85,359 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexi corroded and cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,079 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 80,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 74,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,826 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 68,826 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 62,705 miles

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

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

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

front brake balance 24% <fail 25%>

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,705 miles

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

front brake balance 24% <fail 25%>

Fail 4 Jul 2011 56,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 56,609 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,464 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 47,414 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,359 miles

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

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

both rear ryres cracking in tread area

n/s steerinr rack gaiter damp

Pass 1 Jul 2008 26,855 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

steering rack damp

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 TKD is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 TKD, 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 TKD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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