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BF04 JZC

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 JZC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 79,168 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,695 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 75,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,989 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,563 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,272 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,388 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,388 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,707 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 43,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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BF04 JZC is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF04 JZC, 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 BF04 JZC registered?

BF04 JZC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is BF04 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 JZC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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