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FV04 LDX

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,581 mi
Last recorded80,581 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LDX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 80,581 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,886 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 74,883 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 74,883 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 67,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Jun 2010 67,181 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2010 65,821 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking to tread of o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,415 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2008 45,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Apr 2007 37,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,977 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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FV04 LDX is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FV04 LDX, 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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What year was FV04 LDX registered?

FV04 LDX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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