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BJ04 UKC

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

58,972 mi
Last recorded58,972 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UKC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,972 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Feb 2018 58,972 miles

Steering system excessively tight power steering belt loose (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2016 54,319 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 54,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 46,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 46,589 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,020 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside washer jet damaged under bonnet

Fail 24 Apr 2013 37,020 miles

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

exhaust corroded

nearside washer jet damaged under bonnet

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,928 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,180 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,180 miles

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

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

Handbrake has lot of travel.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,721 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 24,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 20,498 miles

Advise O/S/F tyre cracked around tread, recommend replacement of tyre.

Advise handbrake need slight adjustment as there is slight X/S travel

Advise rear wiper blade scrap, if left it may dam age rear screen.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,696 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 15,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise off side front tyre also splitting.

Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,805 miles

1 brake pads not checked

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 UKC is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc 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 BJ04 UKC, 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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BJ04 UKC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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