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BC04 HJY

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,142 mi
Last recorded76,142 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HJY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,142 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 76,139 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 67,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,374 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,993 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,501 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 18,865 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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BC04 HJY is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BC04 HJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC04 HJY registered?

BC04 HJY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 August 2004.

Is BC04 HJY safe to buy?

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