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BK04 SYF

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,956 mi
Last recorded82,956 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 SYF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 82,956 miles

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

front and rear bumpers loose

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 17 Nov 2016 82,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear bumpers loose

offside steering rack end worn

Fail 30 Jan 2016 79,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 63,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,582 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner and outer edges and o/s/r close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,966 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 422,223 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 37,405 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal rubber split

front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 May 2008 29,497 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 22,316 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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BK04 SYF is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK04 SYF, 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 BK04 SYF registered?

BK04 SYF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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