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BG54 ZZY

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

795,678 mi
Last recorded795,678 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 ZZY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 795,678 miles

screen cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,963 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 127,961 miles

Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 111,759 miles

both front cv boots slightly perished

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 5 Nov 2011 111,461 miles

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

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

both front cv boots slightly perished

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 13 Nov 2010 92,276 miles

c/l 117753

Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,270 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

c/l 117753

Pass 27 Oct 2009 82,281 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Oct 2008 64,312 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 64,303 miles

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

cv gaiters perished

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel long

nearside front road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,559 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 ZZY is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZZY, 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 ZZY registered?

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

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