MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
inner wheel arch covers fitted
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG Zr?
Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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VU04 BVV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 23 March 2004.
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