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BJ04 UKM

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,761 mi
Last recorded46,761 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 UKM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 46,761 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished but not showing cored

all shockers are slightly soft

drivers door sticking on door trim but still opens ok

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

power steering slightly leaking

slight free play in power steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2016 46,761 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished but not showing cored

all shockers are slightly soft

drivers door sticking on door trim but still opens ok

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

power steering slightly leaking

slight free play in power steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2015 39,778 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre perished

bothsides head light aim slightly high

front discs rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2015 39,778 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

both rear tyre perished

bothsides head light aim slightly high

front discs rusted

Pass 8 May 2008 27,050 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

drivers seat seat pivot not working

Fail 30 Apr 2008 27,050 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

drivers seat seat pivot not working

Pass 19 Mar 2007 14,534 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 UKM is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

BJ04 UKM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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