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BG54 KMX

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,118 mi
Last recorded76,118 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KMX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 76,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,279 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 66,279 miles

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 63,676 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,676 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,472 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,821 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,903 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 51,903 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 42,251 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,647 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

advise n/s/f door mirror damaged

advise n/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,627 miles

advise n/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 10 Oct 2007 26,625 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

advise n/s/r brake disc pitted

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 KMX is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KMX, 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 BG54 KMX registered?

BG54 KMX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is BG54 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 KMX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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