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BG54 EVC

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,923 mi
Last recorded91,923 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EVC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 91,923 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 91,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,441 miles

week exustpipe

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,508 miles

advise damaged panles

Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,508 miles

advise damaged panles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 64,320 miles

advise rim bent

Fail 27 Nov 2013 64,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise rim bent

Pass 10 Dec 2012 57,201 miles

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

crosion fule tank

Fail 10 Dec 2012 57,201 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

crosion fule tank

Pass 25 Nov 2011 51,112 miles

play in wish bone

Fail 25 Nov 2011 51,112 miles

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

play in wish bone

Fail 7 Dec 2010 45,138 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 45,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 27,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,726 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 19,726 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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BG54 EVC is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG54 EVC, 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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What year was BG54 EVC registered?

BG54 EVC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is BG54 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 EVC shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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