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BG04 UYK

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,310 mi
Last recorded114,310 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 UYK
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 114,310 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 31 May 2013 108,405 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front exhaust leak

runout on front brake discs

Pass 31 May 2013 108,405 miles

front exhaust leak

runout on front brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 102,371 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,659 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 92,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,181 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,704 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 74,704 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,358 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 64,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,240 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 47,504 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 47,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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BG04 UYK is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG04 UYK, 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 BG04 UYK registered?

BG04 UYK is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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