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BG54 ZYW

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,210 mi
Last recorded74,210 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,210 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 74,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,535 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,936 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges of tread areas

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,014 miles

n/s/f wiper blade spit

Fail 25 Jun 2011 41,013 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade spit

Pass 19 Jun 2010 36,831 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 31,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,656 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 24,372 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,386 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 ZYW is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

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

Is BG54 ZYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG54 ZYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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