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YR04 BNJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,378 mi
Last recorded88,378 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 BNJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,378 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 79,070 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Pass 16 Oct 2014 70,208 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 70,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 57,773 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,942 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 34,047 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 34,047 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,655 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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YR04 BNJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YR04 BNJ, 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 YR04 BNJ registered?

YR04 BNJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is YR04 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 BNJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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