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BK04 WRV

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,666 mi
Last recorded90,666 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WRV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 90,666 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 88,627 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 84,385 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,410 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,405 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 69,975 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread, outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread, inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear seat belts Not tested, Due too items / seats folded

Fail 30 Dec 2016 69,975 miles

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread, outer tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm of tread, inner tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear seat belts Not tested, Due too items / seats folded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,608 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 64,608 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 76,814 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,027 miles

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

Oil leak

osf tyre showing minor perishing.

Fail 14 Oct 2013 51,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

osf tyre showing minor perishing.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,534 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 48,534 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,773 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 42,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,965 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,904 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 21,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear seats folded flat

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,188 miles

rear seats folded flat

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 WRV is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK04 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

BK04 WRV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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