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BG54 ZXX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,903 mi
Last recorded93,903 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 89,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 89,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 81,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 69,976 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 61,005 miles

SRS light on,indicating a fault.

nearside rear light lens cracked,but no white light to rear.

Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,679 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 40,794 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 40,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,607 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,808 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,087 miles

Front brake imbalance 21%.

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 ZXX is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

BG54 ZXX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 8 November 2004.

Is BG54 ZXX safe to buy?

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