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BC54 BAB

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,199 mi
Last recorded58,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC54 BAB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 58,199 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack body (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 57,958 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack body area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 57,021 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 56,959 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,207 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 54,964 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,853 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 53,846 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 52,832 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 48,715 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 48,714 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,069 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 7,935 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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BC54 BAB is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BC54 BAB, 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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BC54 BAB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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