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BF04 PHX

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 PHX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 85,160 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 67,531 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 62,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 60,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,847 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,183 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component n/s and o/s (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

scuff on n/s/f bumper noted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,584 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,514 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,746 miles

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

offside front reluctor ring broken advise

Fail 24 Feb 2014 47,746 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)

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

offside front reluctor ring broken advise

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,180 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear advise only

Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,862 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 28,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 25,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,211 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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BF04 PHX is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BF04 PHX, 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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BF04 PHX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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