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WV04 BEJ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,284 mi
Last recorded67,284 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BEJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 67,284 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 65,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 64,995 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 63,879 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 63,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,899 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 61,899 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2014 61,446 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 59,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,092 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 49,646 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 49,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 47,647 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)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 39,589 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,066 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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WV04 BEJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WV04 BEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV04 BEJ registered?

WV04 BEJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is WV04 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 BEJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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