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BG04 VZB

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,636 mi
Last recorded55,636 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 VZB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,854 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 48,854 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 43,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 36,210 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 28,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 21,394 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,633 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,975 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 11,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,928 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 6,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 5,001 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 VZB is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

BG04 VZB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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The MOT history for BG04 VZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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