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WV04 BZL

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,433 mi
Last recorded116,433 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BZL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 116,433 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 108,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2024 101,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 93,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 87,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2022 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,561 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 82,421 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,633 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 69,246 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 69,244 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 62,735 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,525 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2013 42,788 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,017 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,124 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 22,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,819 miles

front wiper blades split but clearing screen

Pass 29 Feb 2008 8,293 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 7,208 miles

o/s/f tyre has small cut in wall

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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WV04 BZL is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV04 BZL, 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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WV04 BZL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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