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VU04 BVV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 BVV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,924 miles

205/45/17 tyres fitted

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 91,923 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

205/45/17 tyres fitted

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Mount (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 91,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 88,745 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,311 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,996 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,599 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,599 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 22,169 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 22,169 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 17,707 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,707 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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VU04 BVV is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VU04 BVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 BVV registered?

VU04 BVV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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