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DF04DCV
2004 MG ZR
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1396cc
General Information
- Registration DF04DCV
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZR
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1396cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
21 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 98,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- battery is very weak Dangerous
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both front coil springs excessively corroded at upper sections (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- various body panels corroded but secure
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front brake disc heat shield corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn and perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- fuel tank and fuel tank strap hooks corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 93,917 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner door sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- various body panels corroded
- fuel tank corroded
- Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,782 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank outer skin corroded
- Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner rear sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive light misting of oil underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill inside front drivers door panel corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various body panels corroded but overall secure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
23 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,362 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- fuel tank corroded
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,416 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- fuel tank corroded
- Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,510 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2021 20 Jun 202620 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 83,510 MI
20 Jun 202622 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,374 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,374 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,569 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front seat pad loose
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front seat padding loose
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,821 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre perished
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,971 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2017 20 Jun 202621 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,407 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2016 20 Jun 202615 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,866 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2015 20 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,906 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 20 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 56,906 MI
20 Jun 202619 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,001 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,230 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2012 20 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,199 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,931 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,931 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,118 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2010 20 Jun 20266 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,255 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,438 MI
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DF04DCV was registered on 2004-06-30
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