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BG54 EVH

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,032 mi
Last recorded72,032 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EVH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,032 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel tank rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 62,718 miles

no rear washers

Fail 7 Sep 2016 62,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

no rear washers

Pass 4 Sep 2015 53,812 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,489 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,483 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 48,562 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,562 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2012 46,089 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 43,025 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in tread of offside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 13 May 2011 43,025 miles

Nail in tread of offside rear tyre.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 12 May 2010 40,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2010 40,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,932 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 27,156 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 22,487 miles

handbrake requires adjustment soon but has reserve travel

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 EVH is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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