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BC04 HKG

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

105,127 mi
Last recorded105,127 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 HKG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 105,127 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi slightly detoriated

oil leak

water leak

Fail 18 May 2016 105,127 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

front exhaust flexi slightly detoriated

oil leak

water leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,202 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine management light on at test

front tyres close to suspesion legs both sides

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

clutch pedal rubber worn

engine management light on at test

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,661 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,868 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,868 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 68,806 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,351 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 45,120 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,165 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 32,165 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,223 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HKG is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BC04 HKG, 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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BC04 HKG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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