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BF04 PJJ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 109,287 miles

Major oil leak from engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel pressure low

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 2 Feb 2016 109,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Major oil leak from engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel pressure low

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 100,577 miles

Oil leak

exhaust badly corroded centre to rear joint

Pass 7 Feb 2014 90,948 miles

engine and gearbox have major oil leaks

headlamp leveling system not working

Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine and gearbox have major oil leaks

headlamp leveling system not working

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,200 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 66,972 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 24 Aug 2010 61,893 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 59,110 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

o/s &n/s rear tyres small age related cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2008 43,744 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 28,000 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 PJJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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