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AK04 BZM

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,344 mi
Last recorded82,344 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BZM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,344 miles

Offside Front seat does not latch forward (2 door car)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front seat does not latch forward (2 door car)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,966 miles

Offside play in steering system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat does not latch forward (2 door car)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 77,966 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside play in steering system

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat does not latch forward (2 door car)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,133 miles

2 childs seats fitted in rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat does not latch forward

Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,133 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

2 childs seats fitted in rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat does not latch forward

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front seat does not latch forward (2 door car)

off side rear tyre 2.0mm

Fail 10 Mar 2014 67,504 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front seat does not latch forward (2 door car)

off side rear tyre 2.0mm

Pass 5 Mar 2013 61,475 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 55,349 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

slight dampness to both fromnt shocks

slight free play in hand brake

Fail 3 Mar 2012 55,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres wearing thin

slight dampness to both fromnt shocks

slight free play in hand brake

Pass 12 Mar 2011 49,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front seat backrest not releasing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,400 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 37,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,303 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,331 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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AK04 BZM is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK04 BZM, 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 AK04 BZM registered?

AK04 BZM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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