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BF04 PKZ

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,503 mi
Last recorded86,503 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 PKZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,503 miles

Engine management light staying on.

Front registration plate damaged.

O/S outer sill cover starting to come away from outer sill.

O/S wiper rubber split.

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

Oil leak ()

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Fail 27 Jan 2017 86,500 miles

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front registration plate damaged.

O/S outer sill cover starting to come away from outer sill.

O/S wiper rubber split.

Engine management light staying on.

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S. (2.5.C.1a)

O/S wiper rubber split.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 82,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S wiper rubber split.

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

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 75,634 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,491 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2012 63,190 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear brakes slightly binding on.

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,190 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear brakes slightly binding on.

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,045 miles

2 rear tyres perrished

both rear brakes slightly binding

o/s/f tyre edge wear & split

Fail 26 Nov 2011 59,037 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

2 rear tyres perrished

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear brakes slightly binding

o/s/f tyre edge wear & split

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,199 miles

slight play on nearside front wheel.splits on both rear tyres.offside front tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 35,951 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 31,895 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 25,776 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 PKZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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