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BG54 ZXO

2004 MG Zr

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZXO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,463 miles

o/s/r tyre cas a cut on the inner sidewall not deep enough to exspose any cords

Fail 5 Apr 2013 97,463 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r tyre cas a cut on the inner sidewall not deep enough to exspose any cords

Fail 18 Oct 2011 77,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 62,364 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 62,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 56,552 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 56,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,538 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 48,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 37,694 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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BG54 ZXO is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

BG54 ZXO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is BG54 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 ZXO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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