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X36 SEY

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,159 mi
Last recorded69,159 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX36 SEY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 69,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter slight leak on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 69,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter slight leak on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,962 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,962 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust poorly fitted

rear number plate light lenses missing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 65,959 miles

n.s.r tyre worn low in tread

o.s.f tyre worn low in tread

Pass 5 Oct 2013 54,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,066 miles

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

Small tear in n/s/f tyre,not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 12 Oct 2011 40,839 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 40,839 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,986 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 36,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 32,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 25,754 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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X36 SEY is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X36 SEY, 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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X36 SEY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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