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BJ04 NGE

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,215 mi
Last recorded53,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 NGE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2014 53,215 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,215 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,191 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 26,183 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,581 miles

h/brake travel near limit

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,596 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child safety seat fitted n/s rear visual check only

hand brake travel near limit

Pass 1 Nov 2008 14,182 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 9,992 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Oct 2007 9,992 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

handbrake travel high

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 NGE is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

BJ04 NGE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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