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BJ04 EHT

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,811 mi
Last recorded66,811 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 EHT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,811 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 61,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,858 miles

lowering kit fitted

advise strong noisy exhaust fitted

advise strong power steering rack leaking nearly to excess

Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,858 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise strong noisy exhaust fitted

advise strong power steering rack leaking nearly to excess

lowering kit fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,303 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall but no cords or ply showing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,302 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,050 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2008 17,550 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 13,391 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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BJ04 EHT is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BJ04 EHT, 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 BJ04 EHT registered?

BJ04 EHT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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