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BG53 VCE

2004 MG Z

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,618 mi
Last recorded32,618 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 2004 MG Z33,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VCE
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,618 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 32,616 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,679 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 19,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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BG53 VCE is a 2004 MG Z in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 33,622 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 VCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 VCE registered?

BG53 VCE is a 2004 MG Z, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is BG53 VCE safe to buy?

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