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2004 MG ZR
General Information
- Registration SC53BYV
- Manufacturer MG
- Model ZR
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1396cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 13 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
23 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,964 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,809 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2013 11 Jun 20261 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,919 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,717 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
4 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,611 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,975 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
31 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,292 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,695 MI
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SC53BYV was registered on 2004-01-10
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