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BG04 ERZ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 ERZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,971 miles

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

exhaust flexi damaged

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,256 miles

minor corrosion to fuel tank

Fail 12 Aug 2014 71,256 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

minor corrosion to fuel tank

offside front brake binding

Pass 8 Aug 2013
Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 29,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre perished/cracked

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 20,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,338 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,409 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 12,516 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 11,913 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 11,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BG04 ERZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG04 ERZ, 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 BG04 ERZ registered?

BG04 ERZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 April 2004.

Is BG04 ERZ safe to buy?

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