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AF04 BWH

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,413 mi
Last recorded61,413 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,413 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust is corroded allover

Fail 7 Sep 2018 60,813 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust is corroded allover

Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,823 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 53,816 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 52,212 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Exhaust backbox is touching back bumper

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front top strut has slight freeplay

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

Offside indicator side repeater cover is missing

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,212 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

Exhaust backbox is touching back bumper

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

Nearside front top strut has slight freeplay

Offside indicator side repeater cover is missing

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,918 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,774 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 37,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,840 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 31,840 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,192 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 BWH is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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