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BD04 BBE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,132 mi
Last recorded119,132 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 BBE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front door damaged and corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,535 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 108,535 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,885 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 96,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 86,151 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 86,151 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,758 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,228 miles

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

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

wiper switch insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,061 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper switch insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

wiper switch insecure

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,605 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 50,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,175 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,167 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,945 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,635 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)

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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BD04 BBE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BD04 BBE, 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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BD04 BBE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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