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AF04 BVX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,180 mi
Last recorded63,180 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BVX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 63,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 63,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,487 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,487 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,469 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,709 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 49,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,659 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 43,708 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 43,708 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 39,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 39,821 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,365 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 34,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,275 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,978 miles

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 BVX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BVX, 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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What year was AF04 BVX registered?

AF04 BVX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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