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BG04 XZR

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,890 mi
Last recorded85,890 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 85,890 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 78,004 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 78,004 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 May 2015 72,824 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate lights dull

Pass 22 May 2015 72,824 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate lights dull

Pass 22 May 2014 67,702 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,144 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

power steering belt deteriorated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 52,300 miles

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,981 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 35,981 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,032 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,025 miles

parking brake requires adjustment

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 XZR is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

BG04 XZR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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