MG ZR2004 · 1.4L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2004 MG ZR — PETROL, 1396cc. This vehicle has 82,752 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
Registered in 2004, this Mg Zr with plate ST04 PWN has undergone 5 MOT inspections since July 2009.
Across its entire MOT history, this Mg has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). 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 (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 11 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 9 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”; “Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
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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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