2004 MG ZR 1.4L Petrol · MG52 AND
2004 MG ZR (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2004. Recorded mileage 32,235 miles. MOT valid until 29/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZR
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1396cc
MG52 AND Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 32,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for MG MG ZR
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MG52 AND Mileage History
- 12/07/202231,672 mi
- 04/01/202431,847 mi+175 mi
- 30/12/202532,235 mi+388 mi
Average of roughly 162 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
MG52 AND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zr (MG52 AND) between July 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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