MG ZR2004 · 1.4L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2004 MG ZR — PETROL, 1396cc. This vehicle has 95,723 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2004 Mg Zr (AW04 AFE), we found 5 MOT results in the period of July 2012 to July 2014.
With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
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Common Problems: MG ZR
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (HGF)(Serious)
The K-Series engine is prone to head gasket failure due to its small coolant capacity and plastic locating dowels that allow the head to shift.
- SCU / BCU Failure (Pektron)(Moderate)
Later models (2003+) use a Pektron SCU that controls windows, fobs, and wipers. It is notorious for relay failure.
- Worn Front Suspension(Moderate)
The front suspension bushes and ball joints wear out, leading to vague steering, knocking noises, and poor handling. This is a common MOT failure point and can be exacerbated by hard driving.
- Coil Pack Failure(Moderate)
The ignition coil pack is known for failing on the ZR, causing misfires, rough running, and difficulty starting.
- Door Lock Failure(Moderate)
The door lock actuators, particularly on the driver's door, are known to fail, making it difficult to lock or unlock the car.
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