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BG04 LCT

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

59,778 mi
Last recorded59,778 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LCT
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 59,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 58,121 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 58,121 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 56,263 miles

slight misting of oil around steering rack

under body has been under sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2020 54,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack has small oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2020 54,485 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle towards rear (1.1.11 (c))

steering rack has small oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2019 52,102 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 52,102 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 49,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 May 2018 49,226 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 46,455 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 43,400 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 43,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 40,317 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,008 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 37,996 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 35,610 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 35,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 33,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,324 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 28,068 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 20,584 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 28 Mar 2007 16,142 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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BG04 LCT is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LCT, 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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BG04 LCT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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