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AF04 BKF

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,176 mi
Last recorded122,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BKF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 122,176 miles

Coil spring corroded All four corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,528 miles

Corrosion on rear sills

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2023 118,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,282 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 112,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 109,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 106,873 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 106,873 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 103,149 miles

parts under vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Jan 2017 99,864 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 99,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 96,757 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 96,757 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 92,856 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 85,037 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2014 85,037 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both number plate lights dim

Pass 4 Jan 2012 72,986 miles

front brakes worn

wipers deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2012 72,981 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brakes worn

wipers deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2010 64,544 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 52,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 43,280 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 43,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 34,364 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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AF04 BKF is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF04 BKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF04 BKF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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